Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, causing considerable damage

Deux puissants séismes frappent le Venezuela et provoquent des dégâts considérables

Jun 25, 2026, 09:06 AM fr source ↗

2026 Venezuela Earthquake

Summary

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, striking within seconds of each other, have caused major damage in Venezuela, particularly in Caracas, where several buildings collapsed.

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Deux séismes de magnitude 7,2 puis 7,5, survenus à quelques secondes d’intervalle, ont provoqué d’importants dégâts au Venezuela, notamment à Caracas, où plusieurs bâtiments se sont effondrés. Face à un bilan provisoire de dizaines de morts et de centaines de blessés, les autorités ont décrété l’état d’urgence tandis que les États-Unis ont proposé leur aide.

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