2.8 magnitude earthquake hits Lahj

Venezuela Hit by Strongest Earthquake in Over a Century

Two powerful quakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck just 40 seconds apart.

Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Halmahera, Indonesia

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Halmahera, Indonesia, at 02:31 UTC on July 3, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 121 km (75 miles). EMSC is reporting the same depth and magnitude. Source

Was Venezuela struck by earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far

The US Geological Survey says the earthquakes were a ‘doublet’: a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a mainshock, this one with a magnitude of 7.5

The eight unprecedented geodynamic phenomena of Venezuela’s twin earthquakes

Greek experts say the two major quakes, striking just 39 seconds apart, produced rare seismic effects and catastrophic damage far from the epicentres The post The eight unprecedented geodynamic phenomena of Venezuela’s twin earthquakes appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Venezuela declares state of emergency after deadly twin earthquakes

Second quake, at magnitude 7.5, was most powerful to strike the country since 1900, collapsing buildings in capitalVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesVenezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has declared a state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes that collapsed dozens of buildings and killed at least 164 people, a toll that it is feared could rise significantly.Rodríguez said 971 people were injured and more casualties were expected. The two strong earthquakes hit within a minute of each other shortly after 6pm local time on Wednesday. The first had a magnitude of 7.2 and the second 7.5, the most powerful to strike the country since 1900, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Continue reading...