WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said it was monitoring developments in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes hit the country, with thousands feared dead, and would remain engaged with Venezuelan authorities as they assessed their needs.

IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack told reporters that the global lender was not involved in the debt restructuring announced by Venezuela, but remained in contact with authorities there on the country's macroeconomic outlook.

She said the IMF stood ready to assist with the debt restructuring as needed.