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Earthquakes in Venezuela: the UK’s response
06 July 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
This statement addresses the UK's response to earthquakes in Venezuela and outlines the government's efforts to provide humanitarian aid.
Action Requested
The UK has mobilised a £5.8 million humanitarian response package, deployed UK ISAR teams with search dogs, sent an emergency medical team with a field hospital, and matched public donations through Aid Match. The statement also highlights ongoing support for British nationals in the affected areas.
Key Facts
- Two major earthquakes occurred on 24 June measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude.
- Estimated thousands of fatalities and over 16,000 people injured.
- UK has deployed a £5.8 million humanitarian response package.
- A 68-person UK ISAR team with six specialist search dogs was sent.
- The UK's Emergency Medical Team is deploying a fully equipped field hospital to treat up to 100 outpatients daily.
- Aid Match doubled public donations, reaching £2 million.
- Disasters Emergency Committee appeal raised over £7 million.
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