OVERVIEW
The epicentre was located along the San Felipe–Yumare–Montalbán corridor, and more than 500 aftershocks have since been recorded.
According to the latest official figures (OCHA Situational Report #32 – 7 August 2026) at least 6,125 people have been killed, 16,740 injured, and more than 24,477 people displaced or otherwise affected by the disaster. Damage extends across at least seven states, with La Guaira remaining the hardest-hit area. More than 2,500 infrastructure assets have been damaged, including hospitals, housing, public buildings, transport networks and essential services.
The immediate international search-and-rescue phase has now concluded, with coordination transferred to Venezuela’s Civil Protection and the emergency shifting from the initial operation phase toward time-bound humanitarian assistance, early recovery and reconstruction planning.
Humanitarian partners have identified three strategic service hubs in La Guaira to deliver multisector assistance, including food, health, water, sanitation and hygiene services to displaced families and vulnerable populations.
Private Sector Response Efforts
The private sector is rapidly mobilizing alongside the humanitarian response, bringing funding, operational expertise and logistics capacity to support relief efforts. Through the OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative (CBI), companies and business networks from China, Colombia, Mexico and Panama are already coordinating support for affected communities. Key partners engaged include AFE, Airbnb, Amazon, Bancolombia, FIID (Inter-American Federation of the Construction Industry), and The Beijing Peaceland Foundation, among others.
To strengthen coordination on the ground, CBI has deployed a Private Sector Coordinator in Venezuela to liaise with humanitarian actors, businesses and partner networks, helping align corporate contributions with the most urgent needs.
Current priorities remain focused on search and rescue, emergency healthcare, temporary shelter, infrastructure assessments, and the restoration of essential services and supply chains.
In disasters of this scale, coordination is as valuable as funding. By working through established humanitarian channels, businesses can help ensure support reaches the right places, at the right time, with the greatest possible impact.
Briefing Note for the Private Sector: Venezuela Earthquakes 2026
As of 28 June, provisional official figures report 1,450 people dead, 3,150 injured and more than 12,700 people displaced, while at least 2,500 infrastructures have been affected, including 38 hospitals and more than 700 buildings, particularly in La Guaira…
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Private sector contributions to the Venezuela earthquake response