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Twin earthquakes trigger panic at Caracas airport
Panicked travelers fled Simon Bolivar International Airport, just north of Caracas, on Wednesday, June 24, as back-to-back earthquakes struck northern Venezuela. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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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
CNN
· Jun 26, 2026
Tremors rock plane at Venezuelan airport
When twin earthquakes hit Venezuela Wednesday, some passengers aboard a plane on the tarmac reacted with shouts and cries. Witness video shows the aircraft shaking, passengers evacuating onto the tarmac and walking through damage at Simon Bolivar International Airport.
teleSUR English
· 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 []
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 []
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
South China Morning Post
· Jun 27, 2026
Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need
The death toll in Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 Saturday, and millions more were feared to lack sanitation and other basic needs, as the first US aid flights trickled into Caracas. Facing public outrage at the response by local officials, US-backed interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez said the country was “not alone”. The US said one runway at Simon Bolivar International Airport was now functioning and that C-17 US military planes were landing there, while a naval ship...
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.
Daily Express
· Jun 29, 2026
Caracas earthquake horror as huge aftershock rocks Venezuela again
Venezuela has been rocked by numerous aftershocks
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.
Associated Press
· Jun 27, 2026
Video shows panic in immediate aftermath of double earthquake in Venezuela's capital Caracas
Footage showed panic in the streets of Caracas as back-to-back earthquakes struck the Venezuelan capital. A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 920 and injuring another 3,360, authorities said. Many more are feared dead. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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
JFeed
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela: Tens of Thousands Reported Missing as U.S. Launches Humanitarian Response
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other, collapsing buildings near Caracas, damaging critical infrastructure, and triggering a growing international rescue effort led in part by the United States.
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
Cosmos Chronicle
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela rocked by Double Earthquake
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 Earthquake appeared first on New Jetpack Site.
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...
Al Jazeera
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes devastate country
Two back-to-back earthquakes have struck Venezuela, devastating infrastructure and sending panic through the streets.
KTLA 5
· Jun 26, 2026
Death toll tops 600 after Venezuela earthquake
Two powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing a rapidly increasing death toll, potentially reaching thousands. As rescue teams work tirelessly, the country's main international airport remains closed, redirecting humanitarian aid. Amidst the devastation, a miraculous dog rescue from rubble in Caracas provides a poignant symbol of hope. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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...
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.
DNyuz
· Jun 29, 2026
Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — With the window for finding survivors closing fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes, and attention turned to the country’s humanitarian crisis that could persist for years. Relief organizations say the first 72 hours after a natural disaster is the most crucial time period []
Awful Announcing
· Jun 25, 2026
Baseball broadcasts capture frightening Venezuela earthquakes
Dual earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, leading to scary scenes in the South American country. And the moments were captured live during Venezuelan baseball league broadcasts. Senadores de Caracas was playing Marineros de Carabobo in a Venezuelan baseball league at Estadio Universitario de Caracas. The stadium holds over 20,000 people and was built in 1952.
TRT World
· Jun 25, 2026
Casualties mount as twin earthquakes rattle Venezuela
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have so far killed at least 32 people and injured around 700 others. The twin quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck the coastal town of Moron, west of the capital, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas. Authorities have declared a state of emergency as rescue teams race to find survivors. Kristina Simich reports.
Latin American Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect
After Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, relatives say political prisoners are trapped inside damaged facilities, grieving lost family members and eating worse meals, while a battered nation counts thousands dead and confronts a disaster layered atop years of political and economic collapse. The post Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.
The Tico Times
· 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.
Times of India
· 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
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
68,900 mangsa gempa bumi hilang di Venezuela
CARACAS: Pasukan penyelamat bertungkus lumus bagi mencari mangsa-mangsa gempa bumi di negeri La Guaira, Venezuela, dengan angka korban meningkat mendadak kepada lebih 1,400 orang. Keluarga mangsa melaporkan sekurang-kurangnya 68,900 orang masih hilang pada Sabtu, tiga hari selepas dua gempa bumi kuat berukuran 7.2 dan 7.5 magnitud melanda negara Amerika Selatan itu. Penduduk Venezuela yang mencari ... Read more The post 68,900 mangsa gempa bumi hilang di Venezuela appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela Earthquake Kills 589 as Rescue Teams Cut Through Altamira Rubble
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart on June 24, leveling a 22-storey tower in Caracas, flattening neighborhoods in La Guaira, and killing at least 589 people as of Friday. USGS damage models project the final toll could reach 10,000 to 100,000.
UPI
· Jun 25, 2026
Earthquake exposes Venezuela's strained rescue system
Earthquake exposes Venezuela's strained rescue system
The Independent
· Jun 25, 2026
Watch: Travellers flee as Venezuela airport ceiling crumbles after earthquake
Travellers ran for cover as an airport ceiling crumbled after a double earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday (24 June).
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
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 []
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
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 3,889 as health risks mount
Two earthquakes, one of magnitude 7.2 and the other of magnitude 7.5, struck the country’s capital, Caracas, nearby coastal La Guaira, and their surroundings on June 24.
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.
URL Media
· Jul 9, 2026
TPS for Venezuelans Should Be Reinstated
Venezuela is facing an unprecedented crisis. Two powerful earthquakes, occurring almost simultaneously, struck the country’s central region on June 24, causing the collapse of hundreds of buildings, nearly 2,000 deaths, [] The post TPS for Venezuelans Should Be Reinstated appeared first on URL Media.
USA TODAY
· Jun 25, 2026
See the moment a deadly earthquake struck Caracas, Venezuela
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Caracas, Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring hundreds more. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/06/24/venezuela-earthquake-tsunami-threats/90684878007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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