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Quake Damage Visible at Venezuelan International Airport
Footage shows damage at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, following the powerful twin earthquakes on June 24.
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Brisbane Times
· 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
Euronews
· Jun 25, 2026
Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic
Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026.
Daily Mail
· Jun 25, 2026
The most shocking footage of Venezuela's killer earthquake: Apocalyptic scenes, terrifying airport collapse and citizens cheating death
The most shocking footage of Venezuela's killer earthquake: Apocalyptic scenes, terrifying airport collapse and citizens cheating death
NPR News
· Jun 25, 2026
Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes
The earthquakes were Venezuela's largest in over a century.
BNO News
· 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.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Six seconds of horror: Venezuela quake turns building into rubble, camera captures collapse
Venezuela earthquake horror: The video shows the structure suddenly giving way and crashing to the ground in a matter of seconds
Intel Slava
· Jun 25, 2026
[Video] 🇻🇪⚡️ — Consequences of earthquakes in Venezuela.It is reported that cracks have appea [...]
— Consequences of earthquakes in Venezuela.It is reported that cracks have appeared in the ground in some regions.@Intelslava
DNyuz
· Jun 30, 2026
What Travelers Need to Know About Flights to Venezuela
Venezuela’s primary airport was damaged in last week’s earthquakes that killed at least 1,700 people, severely restricting air travel into and out of the country. The airport, in La Guaira state, where the worst of the damage was concentrated, is indefinitely closed to commercial traffic. Several carriers, including American Airlines and Copa Airlines, have so []
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Coastal city north of Caracas suffers heavy damage after earthquake
Aerial images on Thursday show the destruction caused by the earthquake that struck Venezuela in the coastal city of Catia La Mar, north of the capital, Caracas. The overhead view shows several large multi-story buildings that collapsed completely, while others suffered severe damage and caught fire in the city, located in La Guaira state, one of the country's hardest-hit regions. (AP Video by Juan Arraez) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Latestly.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela Earthquake: Runway Turns Into Rolling Waves, Planes Thrown by Powerful Twin Quakes (Watch Video)
Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, violently shaking aircraft and cracking runways at Simón Bolívar International Airport. The powerful tremors have forced the country's main international airport to shut indefinitely as authorities respond to the growing national emergency.
The Tico Times
· 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.
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 7, 2026
Venezuela says Caracas airport to reopen to commercial flights ‘soon as possible’
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday the international airport damaged in the twin earthquakes would reopen as soon as possible using an alternative runway.Simon Boliver International Airport is in La Guaira, north of Caracas and was the epicentre of the June 24 twin earthquakes that toppled scores of residential buildings and killed more than 3,500 people.The airport has been partially open to humanitarian flights.I ordered the immediate activation of an alternative plan to allow commercial flights to resume as soon as possible using the airport's parallel runway, Rodriguez said in a message on her Telegram account.One of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters has left thousands of people homeless and thousands more still missing, especially in the badly damaged La Guaira area.United States (US) airmen and military experts have been helping to reopen the airport and also repair the quake-hit port in La Guaira to help delivery of supplies and equipment.
Interaksyon
· Jun 25, 2026
Quakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds
Damage seen in Caracas, scientists warn of widespread destruction Trump offers US assistance, Residents flee into the streets as buildings shake, some collapse CARACAS — Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake [] The post Quakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds appeared first on Interaksyon.
BRICS News
· Jun 24, 2026
[Video] JUST IN: 🇻🇪 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela causing multiple buildings to c [...]
JUST IN: 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela causing multiple buildings to collapse.@BRICSNews
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 1, 2026
Moment Twin Earthquakes Hit Venezuela
Security camera captures the moment a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, prompting dozens of people to run out of a building in panic. #Venezuela
teleSUR English
· Jul 8, 2026
Venezuela is Assisting 86,794 Families Affected by June Earthquakes
The natural disaster damaged 856 buildings and destroyed 190. On Tuesday, the Venezuelan government released a detailed report on the material damage and human losses caused by the earthquakes recorded on June 24. RELATED: Venezuela Acting President Rodriguez Orders Plan to Resume Flights at Maiquetia Airport The earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela caused extensive damage []
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Powerful earthquak strikes Venezuela
CARACAS, June 25 (YPA) – A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and triggering the government to declare a state of emergency. State television reported, citing the interior minister, that several buildings in the capital, Caracas, sustained damage and partially collapsed following the strong tremor. The []
Ya Libnan
· Jun 25, 2026
Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely
First responders search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on the evening of June 24, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. The quakes drove []
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.
CNN
· Jun 25, 2026
Panic and extensive damage across Venezuela following powerful quakes
Videos show terrified residents and collapsed buildings across Venezuela as powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck the northern coast of the country. #CNN #News #Venezuela
KTLA 5
· Jun 26, 2026
Aerial footage shows devastation after Venezuela quakes
Aerial footage showed the devastation after powerful back-to-back earthquakes toppled buildings in Caracas and surrounding areas of Venezuela on Wednesday, July 24. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Satellite images show before and after Venezuela's deadly quakes
Satellite images revealed substantial damage to several areas of the coastal Venezuelan city of La Guaira following two massive earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. #earthquake #satellite #venezuela #damage #emergency 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Cosmos Chronicle
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela rocked by Double-shot Earthquake @ Sundown
Caracas, June 25, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela suffered two successive major earthquakes on Thursday afternoon that caused devastating damage. Authorities reported that 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck 39 seconds apart just after 6 pm. The epicenters were close to San Felipe, Yaracuy State, some 120 kilometers west of Caracas. The tremors strongly shook central [] The post Venezuela rocked by Double-shot Earthquake @ Sundown appeared first on New Jetpack Site.
CBC News
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela earthquake before-and-after photos show 'catastrophic' destruction
These before-and-after photos of buildings and landmarks in Venezuela show just how hard the region was hit by the pair of 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes on Wednesday.
Russia Today
· Jun 26, 2026
From ‘seismic doublets’ to ‘earthquake swarms’ – what do we know about this week’s global tremors?
Experts explain why major earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan, and California within hours of one another and whether they were connected Read Full Article at RT.com
ABC News
· Jun 24, 2026
A powerful earthquake hits Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital
A strong earthquake has shaken Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital city of Caracas
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 25, 2026
At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday. Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the region. Buildings [] The post At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 26, 2026
Satellite images show Venezuela’s La Guaira before and after twin quakes
Satellite images compare Venezuela's coastal city of La Guaira before and after twin earthquakes struck.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Gempa bumi: Hampir tujuh juta penduduk terkesan di Venezuela
CARACAS: Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) pada Sabtu menganggarkan hampir tujuh juta penduduk dijangka terkesan akibat bencana gempa bumi berkembar di Venezuela yang setakat ini telah mengorbankan lebih 1,000 nyawa dan menyebabkan puluhan ribu yang lain hilang. Agensi penghijrahan PBB memaklumkan, berdasarkan penilaian data penduduk dan kerosakan semasa, pihaknya mendapati sehingga 6.76 juta orang mungkin terjejas ... Read more The post Gempa bumi: Hampir tujuh juta penduduk terkesan di Venezuela appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
AllSides
· Jun 27, 2026
How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes
Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead. Governments, nonprofits and members of the Venezuelan diaspora around the world are mobilizing to respond after the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes. Help is needed for search and rescue efforts, emergency shelter for displaced families and emergency health care, followed by safe water and sanitation, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies...
The Daily Wire
· Jun 24, 2026
Major Earthquakes Shake Two Continents Just Hours Apart
Major back-to-back earthquakes struck opposite sides of the globe within hours, toppling buildings in Venezuela and triggering alarms in Japan. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with tremors felt as far away as the capital, Caracas. Some initial reporting showed the quake ...
Bloomberg
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to at Least 164
At least 164 people are dead and 1,000 injured after back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday. Buildings have collapsed and roads buckled. People took to the streets and looked for cover. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck first followed by a magnitude 7.5 quake less than a minute later west of Caracas. The US is sending search-and-rescue teams to help. (Source: Bloomberg)
CBNNews
· Jun 25, 2026
2 Major Quakes Strike Venezuela Killing 188; 2 More Quakes Hit Japan, California in 24 Hours
Powerful earthquakes struck on three continents in 24 hours, collapsing buildings, rattling homes, and killing at least 164 people. Venezuela was the hardest hit when back-to-back quakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 quakes hit on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets. A 7.2 earthquake shook northern Japan, and some residents in a rural area of Northern California sustained injuries from the strongest quake since 1940.
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