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Caribbean countries rattled by early morning earthquake
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 rattled some Caribbean islands on Friday, the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies reported.It said that the event occurred at 7:19 am (local time) and was at a depth of 10 kilometres.It was felt in the nearby cities of Point-à-Pitre, the capital of the French-island of Guadeloupe, Roseau, Dominica and St John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda.The SRC said that there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.It comes less than 24 hours following the magnitude 7.1 and 7.5 events off the coast of Venezuela that have killed 589 and injured 2,980, acting President Delcy Rodriquez has said.International rescue teams have joined the search for survivors in Venezuela as local teams searched through the night in collapsed buildings in Caracas and the state of La Guaira.
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teleSUR English
· Jun 24, 2026
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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 []
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· Jul 7, 2026
Strong 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica Near Jacó
A strong earthquake shook Costa Rica shortly after midday Tuesday, with reports of movement across the Central Pacific, the Central Valley and parts of Guanacaste. The Red Sismológica Nacional reported the quake at 12:11 p.m. today. The tremor had a magnitude of 5.4 Mw and was centered 27 kilometers west of Jacó, in the canton [] The post Strong 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica Near Jacó appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
PravdaReport
· Jun 25, 2026
Massive Earthquake Strikes Venezuela as Fears Grow Death Toll Could Reach 100,000
A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing significant damage in several regions of the country and sending shockwaves across the Caribbean. Strong tremors partially damaged several residential high-rise buildings in the capital, Caracas, while emergency services rushed to assess the scale of the disaster. The earthquake originated at a depth of 13 kilometers, with its epicenter located approximately 60 kilometers from the city of Valencia. Residents of nearby Caribbean islands, including Aruba, Curaçao and Guyana, also felt the tremors.
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· Jul 9, 2026
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RTÉ News
· Jun 29, 2026
Aftershock hits Venezuela as rescue efforts continue
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UPI
· Jun 26, 2026
Dominican Republic and Nicaragua cap week of powerful earthquakes
Dominican Republic and Nicaragua cap week of powerful earthquakes
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Related coverage for "Caribbean countries rattled by early morning earthquake": teleSUR English — Strong 7.1 Earthquake Hits Caracas and Northern Venezuela. The Tico Times — Strong 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica Near Jacó. PravdaReport — Massive Earthquake Strikes Venezuela as Fears Grow Death Toll Could Reach 100,000. BusinessWorld Online — Magnitude 4.5 quake jolts Northern Luzon. RTÉ News — Aftershock hits Venezuela as rescue efforts continue. UPI — Dominican Republic and Nicaragua cap week of powerful earthquakes