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4.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Venezuela

TASS

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June 26, 2026

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There were no reports of casualties or damage

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BNO News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Major earthquake hits Venezuela; heavy damage reported

A major magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck northern Venezuela, with initial reports of collapsed and heavily damaged buildings in the region. The earthquake was also strongly felt in Caracas. The earthquake happened west of Caracas and was centered 28 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of Montalbán, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It struck at a [] The post Major earthquake hits Venezuela; heavy damage reported appeared first on BNO News.

The Tico Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela

A powerful earthquake struck north-central Venezuela this afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, knocking out power in parts of the city and prompting tsunami advisories across the Caribbean. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 7.5 mainshock was preceded by about 39 seconds by a magnitude 7.2 foreshock — a closely spaced pair [] The post Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Watch the moment a powerful earthquake strikes Venezuela

At least 188 people are dead and the death toll is expected to rise

AllSides

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· Jun 25, 2026

At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says

Deadly quakes: At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after Venezuela's most powerful earthquake in more than a century, according to the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez. The 7.5 magnitude quake struck just 40 seconds after a 7.2 magnitude foreshock. Capital in crisis: A resident who survived a quake that hit Caracas in 1967 said the disaster was unlike anything he had experienced. Another resident who escaped a damaged building said the scene was like a horror movie.

teleSUR English

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· Jun 24, 2026

Strong 7.1 Earthquake Hits Caracas and Northern Venezuela

A strong earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck Caracas and northern Venezuela this Wednesday afternoon, leading to widespread preventive evacuations and a tsunami alert for the region. A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Caracas and northern Venezuela on June 24, prompting immediate evacuations and triggering a regional tsunami warning across the southern Caribbean, with no casualties []

Times of India

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· Jun 26, 2026

What's a 'doublet' earthquake? Science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century

What's a 'doublet' earthquake? Science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century

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Related coverage for "4.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Venezuela": BNO News — Major earthquake hits Venezuela; heavy damage reported. The Tico Times — Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela. Brisbane Times — Watch the moment a powerful earthquake strikes Venezuela. AllSides — At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says. teleSUR English — Strong 7.1 Earthquake Hits Caracas and Northern Venezuela. Times of India — What's a 'doublet' earthquake? Science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century