CARACAS, July 7 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,685, and 16,740 others were injured, according to an official update released Tuesday by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez.

Rescuers search for survivors among the rubble of a collapsed building destroyed in earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, July 3, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

A total of 17,907 people have been left homeless, according to the update released on Rodriguez's Telegram channel.

Since the twin earthquakes struck on June 24, Venezuela has recorded 1,076 aftershocks, according to the update.