Venezuela Earthquake — Rapid Impact Overview
Produced by iMMAP | Based on USGS ShakeMap & WorldPop 2026 data | 24 June 2026

Two major earthquakes struck near Yumare, Venezuela on 24 June — an M 7.2 followed one minute later by an M 7.5, both triggering red USGS alerts.

iMMAP's rapid impact analysis, combining USGS ShakeMap intensity data with WorldPop 2026 population figures, shows the scale of potential exposure:

→ ~590,000 people in severe to violent shaking zones (MMI VII+) across both events
→ 4.8 million exposed to strong shaking (VI) from the M 7.5 alone
→ Over 16 million people within the total earthquake footprint

The shaking footprint of the stronger, shallower M 7.5 event extends toward the Valencia–Caracas urban corridor — placing significant urban populations within high-intensity zones.

The sequential nature of these events compounds the challenge: cumulative structural damage, disrupted access routes, and overlapping needs will define what an effective response looks like in the hours ahead.