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Thousands feared dead after earthquakes hit Venezuela

Thousands of people were feared dead after two powerful earthquakes caused destruction in and around the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.
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AllSides
· 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.
Townhall
· Jun 25, 2026
Caracas in Ruins: Up to 100,000 Feared Dead As Massive Earthquakes Rock Venezuela
Caracas in Ruins: Up to 100,000 Feared Dead As Massive Earthquakes Rock Venezuela
Democracy Now!
· Jun 25, 2026
"Utter Devastation": Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes
Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency as rescue workers frantically search for survivors in the rubble of “dozens” of collapsed buildings. Historian Alejandro Velasco, who has family in Venezuela, reports that “many Venezuelans abroad are trying to get in touch with their loved ones in Venezuela and are having a hard time doing so.” The current death toll is at 164, with 1,000 people injured, but the U.S. Geological Survey warns there’s a high chance the death toll could rise into the tens of thousands — or even top 100,000.
The Daily Signal
· Jun 25, 2026
Thousands Feared Dead After 2 Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
CARACAS, June 25 (Reuters)—Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting off powerful aftershocks. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon, followed less than...
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to over 1,400 dead, at least 3,238 injured
The US Geological Survey estimated more than 10,000 deaths were possible from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which would place them among Latin America's deadliest of the last century.
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas
Windows shattered and people were seen running out of a compound when Caracas was hit by two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America's modern history. The government estimated hundreds of people are still trapped and missing on top of 589 confirmed fatalities and 2,980 injuries. #venezuela #caracas #earthquake #southamerica #disaster
Al-Monitor
· Jun 25, 2026
Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after two major earthquakes
By Vivian Sequera and Mayela ArmasCARACAS, June 25 (Reuters) - Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting off powerful aftershocks.A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
JOE.co.uk
· Jun 25, 2026
10,000 people feared dead after catastrophic earthquakes devastate Venezuela
Two earthquakes hit in succession There are fears that as many as 10,000 people could have been killed in a catastrophic earthquake which devastated Venezuela yesterday evening. Back to back earthquakes hit the South American nation on Wednesday evening (24 June) at 18:04 local time (23:04 BST) with almost apocalyptic footage from the country being []
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.
NaturalNews.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Was foul play involved: Two earthquakes, 40 seconds apart, target Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira
(NaturalNews) The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes that recently killed at least 235 people, injured more than 4,300, and destroyed 250 buildings in Caracas and the coa...
NDTV
· Jun 29, 2026
Venezuela Earthquake: 72 Hours Gone, Hope Fading -Then Rescuers Find Father And Son Alive
The US Geological Survey estimated the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes could have caused more than 10,000 deaths, which would rank among Latin America's deadliest disasters in a century.
China Global Television Network
· Jun 27, 2026
After Venezuela quakes: No peace, no home, just the race to save lives
After Venezuela quakes: No peace, no home, just the race to save lives
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes LIVE: Aftermath of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes
Live view from Caracas after Venezuela was struck by back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, among the strongest in more than a century. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said at least 164 were dead and 971 injured. #venezuela #earthquake #live
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)
brazilnews.net
· Jun 25, 2026
At least 32 dead, over 700 injured after twin quakes devastate Venezuela: Delcy Rodriguez
Caracas [Venezuela], June 25 (ANI): At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday (local time), Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said, warning that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue in the worst-hit areas.In a post on X, Rodriguez said authorities had 'a central and essential goal: to save lives' and appea
Investing.com
· Jun 25, 2026
On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after quake
On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after quake
Brisbane Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Death toll expected to rise in Venezuela earthquake
There are fears the death toll from the Venezuela earthquake could jump to 10,000 people.
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.
Latestly.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela Earthquakes: 164 Dead in Twin Quakes, Emergency Declared
At least 164 were killed and 971 injured in back-to-back powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday. Rodriguez said the earthquake had triggered about 30 aftershocks, while stressing that the government is currently coordinating resources nationwide to strengthen rescue efforts in the hardest-hit areas.
The Japan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after quake
U.S. Geological Survey models suggested deaths could exceed 10,000 after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas on Wednesday.
CNN
· Jun 25, 2026
Building collapses after earthquake in Venezuela
A building collapses as people run through the street after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake and 7.2 foreshock struck Venezuela. At least 164 people have been killed and hundreds more injured.
Hi China
· Jun 29, 2026
Venezuela's powerful quake: Surveillance captures critical life-or-death seconds
Deadly Venezuela quake: Violent shaking rips walls apart, residents flee seconds ahead of building collapses. #Trending
The Guardian
· Jun 29, 2026
Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes
Caracas and port city of La Guaira affected by 4.6 magnitude shock as loss of life passes 1,450 peopleA strong aftershock has rattled northern Venezuela, sending terrified residents racing on to the streets five days after the twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 people, left tens of thousands missing and triggered a growing humanitarian emergency.The aftershock early on Monday – which the United States Geological Survey measured at a magnitude of 4.6 – shook the capital, Caracas, and the devastated port city of La Guaira, where rescue crews are still hoping to pull as many survivors as possible from the rubble. Colombia’s geological survey put the aftershock’s magnitude at 5.1. Continue reading...
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 29, 2026
Over 1,400 dead in Venezuela earthquakes, tens of thousands missing
Over 1,400 dead in Venezuela earthquakes, tens of thousands missing
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
Sky News Australia
· Jun 25, 2026
Thousands of people reported missing following devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Hundreds of people are dead and thousands more are missing after two large earthquakes struck near Venezuela’s capital of Caracas. Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes which were 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes and came almost a minute apart. Around 30,000 people have been reported missing following the large quakes. Meanwhile, the death toll has soared to nearly 200, and more than 1,000 are injured, but it is feared that those numbers will increase drastically.
Latin American Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Venezuela Buries the Nameless as Quake Grief Outruns the State
In La Guaira, Venezuela’s earthquake dead are filling emergency graves before many families get answers, turning a municipal cemetery into a ledger of loss, suspicion and survival after twin June 24 quakes devastated the coast and shook the nation’s trust. The post Venezuela Buries the Nameless as Quake Grief Outruns the State appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.
BNO News
· Jun 25, 2026
At least 164 people killed in Venezuela earthquake, more than 12,000 missing
At least 164 people were killed and nearly 1,000 others were injured when two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and forcing the country to declare a state of emergency, officials said. The figures are expected to rise as thousands of people are still missing. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, in an address [] The post At least 164 people killed in Venezuela earthquake, more than 12,000 missing appeared first on BNO News.
WRAL News
· Jun 25, 2026
2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000
At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela. 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. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez...
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
ABC News
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela reeling after powerful twin earthquakes kill at least 32 people as promises of aid pour in
Venezuela's acting president says the powerful back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening killed at least 32 people and injured at least 700
KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 29, 2026
Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as aftershock rattles rescuers in disaster zone
With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes Meanwhile, a 4.6 magnitude aftershock rumbled through the disaster zone in the northern state of La Guaira.
Ya Libnan
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors as the death rises to 235
Rescue teams walking through a building that collapsed during the earthquakes in Venezuela.CreditAdriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support as the death toll from two powerful earthquakes climbed to 235. Thousands were injured, and hundreds remained missing or trapped under rubble. Here’s []
MS NOW
· Jun 25, 2026
At least 164 dead and 971 injured after earthquakes rock Venezuela, acting president says
The powerful quakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the region. The post At least 164 dead and 971 injured after earthquakes rock Venezuela, acting president says appeared first on MS NOW.
Guineematin.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Double séisme au Venezuela : le bilan grimpe à 589 morts, plus de 50 000 personnes portées disparues
Le bilan humain des deux puissants séismes qui ont frappé le Venezuela mercredi continue de s’alourdir. Les autorités du pays ont annoncé ce vendredi 26 juin 2026 que 589 personnes ont perdu la vie, tandis que les opérations de recherche se poursuivent dans les zones les plus touchées. « Malheureusement, nous avons déjà 589 morts [] The post Double séisme au Venezuela : le bilan grimpe à 589 morts, plus de 50 000 personnes portées disparues first appeared on Guineematin.com.
OpsLens
· Jun 25, 2026
Hundreds confirmed dead has 2 massive quakes strike Venezuela * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Source link The initial death toll blamed on two massive quakes that struck Venezuela is 164, with nearly 1,000 injured, but many, many more people were missing and feared dead.
HESPRESS English
· Jun 25, 2026
Death toll from Venezuela quakes jumps to 164, nearly 1,000 injured: president
The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes has risen to at least 164, with 971 people injured, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday. Around 30 aftershocks have been recorded following the two strongest quakes on Wednesday, according to Rodriguez. Authorities initially reported 32 dead and more than 700 injured. The post Death toll from Venezuela quakes jumps to 164, nearly 1,000 injured: president appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 27, 2026
Death toll from Venezuela quake exceeds 900
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – A series of powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes that struck Venezuela have caused the death toll to exceed 900 people, with the damages which are rapidly escalating.
NPR News
· Jun 25, 2026
Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes
The earthquakes were Venezuela's largest in over a century.
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 25, 2026
People Rush to Escape as Buildings Crumble in Venezuela
Chaos in Venezuela as buildings collapse and people run for their lives following a powerful M7.5 earthquake. At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured as rescue crews search through rubble amid widespread damage.
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