The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to at least 589.

According to the Associated Press, Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced on June 26 that the earthquake has left 589 people dead and 2,980 injured.

This is a significant increase from the figures reported the previous day, which stood at 188 deaths and 1,520 injuries.

"We will rescue those who are trapped," interim President Rodriguez said during a press conference. "We are working tirelessly on this."

A series of powerful earthquakes, reaching a maximum magnitude of 7.5, struck areas near the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, causing building collapses and infrastructure damage, raising concerns that the number of casualties may continue to rise.