Satellite images show the extent of the destruction from the earthquakes in Venezuela | Stories About Earthquakes

Rescuers and volunteers are racing to find survivors after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 1,430 people.

More than 51,000 people are still missing, with officials warning that the death toll will continue to rise as hope of finding survivors fades.

Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck near San Felipe about 40 seconds apart on June 24 at 6pm local time. Since then, authorities have reported more than 302 earthquakes.

Disaster experts say that the first 72 hours provide the greatest opportunity to save people trapped under the damaged buildings before dehydration, injuries and lack of oxygen significantly reduce survival. This critical window ends on Sunday.

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), at least 1,423 were affected, and the government of La Guaira remains the most affected.

Transport services have been suspended and international airports have been closed.

Satellite images taken on June 26 immediately after the earthquake show extensive damage, especially in the coastal cities of Macuto and Caraballeda.

Before and after photos show the collapse of several high-rise buildings and social centers, Caraballeda appears to have been severely damaged, including the destruction of coastal buildings.

Swipe right to see the buildings and damage spread across different parts of Venezuela.

Robbers

Home to around 53,000 people, Caraballeda on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast is one of the areas hardest hit by the two earthquakes, with entire communities reduced to rubble.

The city, which is located east of La Guaira, has become the center of rescue operations as workers search the collapsed buildings to find survivors and help them reach the damaged areas.

Caraballeda Marina

House of Nautilus

The collapse of the 12-story Residencia Nautilus building has come to show the magnitude of the earthquake that has hit Venezuela, with many people fearing they will be trapped under the rubble.

The building in Caraballeda remains one of the largest evacuation centers as workers continue to search for survivors.