World Bank Estimates Venezuela Earthquake Damage at $19.6 Billion

The World Bank estimates that twin magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes striking Venezuela on June 24, 2026 caused $19.6 billion in damage across 11 provinces. A July 23 GRADE assessment — a structured damage review — found 47% hit homes, 27% infrastructure, 26% other buildings. La Guaira state and Distrito Capital suffered most. Reuters reported over 1,700 killed.