The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre detected a magnitude‑5.6 earthquake off the coast of Venezuela at a depth of 30 km, followed by a second tremor, according to reports from the GDelt database. The double earthquakes led to the collapse of 774 buildings, as reported by France24.

Accounts of the death toll differ. Gulf reported that the earthquakes killed nearly 2,000 people. Osint reported at least 1,719 deaths, while Bluesky and Social both reported that the toll is more than 1,700. Pakistan reported that more than 900 people died, and Other reported nearly 1,500 deaths. Western sources said the official death toll stands at more than 1,700, whereas Latam cited an official figure of 2,954 deaths. Another Other source stated that the earthquakes near Caracas killed nearly 190 people.

Rescue and response efforts included the arrival of 1,600 foreign rescue team members, according to Dawn. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said ten more countries were still to join the rescue efforts, also reported by Dawn. Dawn added that 14,000 military and police members were deployed in La Guaira to patrol and take sanitary measures. The United States activated urban search and rescue teams and delivered humanitarian and medical supplies, as noted by GDelt. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez thanked United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for assistance, according to GDelt.

The Guardian reported that officially more than 1,700 people have died. AlArabiya reported that the earthquakes killed nearly 2,000 people, and Bellingcat reported that at least 1,719 people have died after the two earthquakes in northwestern Venezuela.