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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.
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NPR News
· Jun 25, 2026
Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes
The earthquakes were Venezuela's largest in over a century.
Drudge Report
· Jun 25, 2026
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:BACK TO BACK QUAKES ROCK VENEZUELASTRONGEST OF CENTURYPHOTOSLIVE
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
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
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
teleSUR English
· Jul 2, 2026
Venezuela Coordinates Shelter Protection After Earthquakes
A progressive look at the state response, shelter system, and reconstruction after the June 2026 earthquake doublet. On June 24, 2026, north-central Venezuela experienced the most destructive seismic sequence in more than a century. An earthquake doublet began with a magnitude 7.2 mainshock, followed by a magnitude 7.5 event. RELATED:Venezuelan Health Services and Shelters Strengthened []
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Related coverage for "Venezuela earthquake before-and-after photos show 'catastrophic' destruction": NPR News — Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes. Drudge Report — EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. Hindustan Times — Six seconds of horror: Venezuela quake turns building into rubble, camera captures collapse. Reuters — Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas. Associated Press — Coastal city north of Caracas suffers heavy damage after earthquake. teleSUR English — Venezuela Coordinates Shelter Protection After Earthquakes