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Widespread destruction across Venezuela after powerful earthquakes hit the country

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At least 235 people have been killed and more than 4,300 injured after twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela on June 25. Authorities have declared a state of emergency as the back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were followed by more than 20 aftershocks which continued to shake the country. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

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Reuters

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· 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

The Tico Times

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· 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.

BRICS News

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· 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

NPR News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes

The earthquakes were Venezuela's largest in over a century.

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

Christian Headlines

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· Jun 25, 2026

Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Japan, and California

A wave of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan, and California within a single day, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

AllSides

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuela rocked by strongest earthquakes in over a century, as USGS fears up to 100K deaths — Trump vows US is 'ready, willing, and able to help'

Venezuela was rocked Wednesday afternoon by its strongest earthquakes in over a century — causing widespread destruction with fears of as many as 100,000 casualties. A magnitude-7.2 quake struck roughly 100 miles west of Caracas, followed just 39 seconds later by an even bigger 7.5-magnitude temblor, according to the US Geological Survey. High casualties and extensive damage are probable, and the disaster is likely widespread, the USGS warned — estimating that the death toll could climb to at least 10,000, and potentially 100,000.

Associated Press

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· 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

The Guardian

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuela declares state of emergency after deadly twin earthquakes

Second quake, at magnitude 7.5, was most powerful to strike the country since 1900, collapsing buildings in capitalVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesVenezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has declared a state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes that collapsed dozens of buildings and killed at least 164 people, a toll that it is feared could rise significantly.Rodríguez said 971 people were injured and more casualties were expected. The two strong earthquakes hit within a minute of each other shortly after 6pm local time on Wednesday. The first had a magnitude of 7.2 and the second 7.5, the most powerful to strike the country since 1900, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Continue reading...

Drudge Report

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· Jun 25, 2026

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:BACK TO BACK QUAKES ROCK VENEZUELASTRONGEST OF CENTURYPHOTOSLIVE

Brisbane Times

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· 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

Yemen Press Agency

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· 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 []

CBNNews

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· Jun 25, 2026

Deadly Major Quakes Strike Venezuela, Two others hit Japan, Northern 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.

The Daily Wire

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· 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 ...

Daily Express

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· Jun 29, 2026

Caracas earthquake horror as huge aftershock rocks Venezuela again

Venezuela has been rocked by numerous aftershocks

Times of India

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· 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

Hindustan Times

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· 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

BNO News

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· 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.

NaturalNews.com

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· 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...

World Politics Review

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· Jun 29, 2026

Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery Is a Disaster Decades in the Making

Last week's earthquakes hit Venezuela when it was already weakened by years of economic decline, dictatorship and sanctions, complicating both rescue efforts and long-term recovery. The post Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery Is a Disaster Decades in the Making appeared first on World Politics Review.

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 30, 2026

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday. The effects of more than a decade of government mismanagement and economic sanctions are clear at Dr. José Manuel de Los Ríos Children’s Hospital in Caracas, where Dr. Huníades Urbina-Medina can treat only four children at a The post The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Venezuela tidak akan terjerumus dalam pergolakan sosial

CARACAS: Presiden sementara Venezuela,Delcy Rodriguez, menegaskan negara itu tidak akan terjerumus ke dalam pergolakan sosial susulan dua gempa bumi yang mengorbankan hampir 3,000 nyawa serta menyebabkan ribuan lagi masih hilang. Gegaran, antara bencana gempa bumi paling buruk dalam sejarah Amerika Latin itu, berlaku pada 24 Jun lalu meruntuhkan puluhan bangunan dan menyebabkan ribuan penduduk kehilangan ... Read more The post Venezuela tidak akan terjerumus dalam pergolakan sosial appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 25, 2026

Earthquakes Strike Venezuela

Back-to-back earthquakes: A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck near the northern coast of Venezuela ...

Vatican News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Death toll on the rise in quake-struck Venezuela amid humanitarin crisis

The economic aftershocks following Venezuela’s devastating double earthquakes are creating a knock-on humanitarian crisis. Read all

PravdaReport

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· 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.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 25, 2026

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage

CARACAS, Venezuela, Jun 25 : Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread...

KSAT San Antonio

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· 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.

NDTV

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· Jul 11, 2026

Venezuela Earthquake Death Count Crosses 4,000, Thousands Still Missing

The stronger 7.5 magnitude quake -- the biggest in Venezuela in over a century -- struck 39 seconds after the first 7.2 magnitude shock, flattening entire high-rise apartment blocks to layers of...

CNN

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· 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

teleSUR English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Venezuelan Acting President Inspects Caracas Housing Reconstruction

The Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez reported that 186 buildings and 8,515 homes, are already being intervened, and that the post-earthquake recovery is leveraged in activating 10 strategic engines of the Economic Agenda. During her official address, the Acting President Delcy Rodriguez emphasized the critical importance of fostering social fraternity and collective solidarity during the []

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Live update: Venezuela declares state of emergency after Powerful back-to-back earthquakes

PHOTO At least two buildings ‘completely collapsed’, says Chacao mayor HERE IS THE LATEST Panic and confusion on the streets of Caracas Photographs taken in the hours since the tremors struck show residents gathered along the streets of Venezuela’s capital, after their homes shook and the power went out. Some hug their siblings and pets, []

DNyuz

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· Jun 26, 2026

Terrifying ‘doublet’ earthquakes add to California’s seismic dangers. Venezuela shows the risks

The first earthquake, measuring magnitude 7.2, struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening with horrific force. But just 39 seconds after it started, an even more powerful magnitude 7.5 temblor struck, making a catastrophic disaster even worse. A seismic one-two punch, which seismologists call a “doublet,” has added to the unease over what is shaping up to []

Interaksyon

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· 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.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 3, 2026

Venezuela’s earthquake exposed more than just fault lines

The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, killing more than 1,700 people and leaving entire neighborhoods in ruins, have become more than a natural disaster. They have exposed the deep structural failures of the Venezuelan state — failures that have been decades in the making and that no political rebranding can conceal. As []

WRAL News

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· 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...

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 11, 2026

Venezuela’s earthquakes have deepened this century’s biggest economic crisis

Given the historic deterioration of Venezuela's economy, post-earthquake recovery will be especially costly, complex, and urgent. The post Venezuela’s earthquakes have deepened this century’s biggest economic crisis appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Al Arabiya English

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· 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

Sputnik

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· Jun 25, 2026

Strongest Earthquakes in Century Strike Venezuela: What Is Known So Far

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, followed by about 20 aftershocks, were reported by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez

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