Venezuela Earthquakes
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Venezuela has been struck by powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes reported up to 7.5, causing widespread destruction and panic. Buildings have collapsed in Caracas and other areas, leading officials to warn of potentially high casualties. Rescue efforts are underway as survivors describe horrific scenes.
Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely
- Strong earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.5 tremor, struck west of Venezuela's capital, causing buildings to collapse and trapping people. - Scientists warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction, with initial estimates suggesting a death toll between 10,000 and 100,000. - Emergency services are activated, and rescue efforts are underway amid reports of collapsed structures…
Rescue Work Underway After Quakes Rock Venezuela, 'High Casualties' Likely
- The U.S. Geological Survey warned of potentially high casualties and widespread destruction following two strong earthquakes in Venezuela. - Buildings collapsed in Caracas, trapping people in rubble…
Destruction and panic: Venezuela shaken by powerful earthquakes
- Two powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing building collapses and injuries. - Scenes of panic and destruction were reported in Caracas, with one…
'High casualties' likely as 7.5 quake hits Venezuela
- Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck west of Venezuela's capital, Caracas. - The U.S. Geological Survey warned of potentially high casualties and widespread destruction …
Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely
- Venezuela experienced back-to-back powerful earthquakes on Wednesday evening, with magnitudes reported as 7.1 and 7.5. - The earthquakes caused buildings to collapse in the capital, Caracas, and oth…
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Venezuela, Causing Damage in Caracas
- A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). - The earthquake caused significant damage to …
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Shocking videos of the strong earthquake that shook Venezuela
- Strong earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.1 tremor, shook Venezuela's coast, causing panic and destruction. - Videos circulating on social media show passengers fleeing an airport, damaged buildin…
Earthquake of Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Venezuela, Causing Damage and Collapsed Buildings
- A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, causing damage to buildings. - The epicenter was initially reported near Morón in Carabobo state, with subsequent rep…
Strong 7.1 earthquake shakes Venezuela; tsunami alert activated for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing panic in Caracas. - The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake, with its epicenter 21 km east of Morón. - A tsunami alert was act…
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes Venezuela
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing panic in Caracas. - The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake, with its epicenter 21 km east of Morón. - The tremor was also fel…
"I thought the building would fall on me": First testimonies after strong magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Venezuela
- A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela, with strong tremors felt in Caracas. - Residents described intense shaking, with one journalist fearing her building would collapse. - Initial r…
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Shakes Central Venezuela, Triggers Tsunami Alerts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck central Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. - The tremor caused panic, partial building collapses in the capital, and triggered tsunami alerts for Caribbean isla…
Venezuela grants Turkish Airlines rights for Istanbul-Caracas-Lima route
- Venezuela officially authorized Turkish Airlines to operate the Istanbul-Caracas-Lima route, granting it
Venezuela: Families of political prisoners denied meeting at U.S. Embassy
- Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela were prevented from delivering a letter to U.S. diplomat John Barrett at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. - The group claims they were told their delivery w…