2026 VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE
Powerful earthquakes hitting Venezuela in 2026 and the government's emergency response, including the state of emergency and humanitarian impact.
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Venezuela earthquake live: two powerful quakes strike the country, USGS estimates up to 100,000 deaths possible
EL PAÍSEl terremoto en Venezuela, en vivo | Dos potentes terremotos sacuden el país dejando al menos 32 muertos y 700 heridos
Jun 25, 2026, 09:15 AM
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, with the US Geological Survey estimating a 42% probability of between 10,000 and 100,000 deaths. La Guaira, the coastal area near Caracas, was heavily impacted. A live blog tracked the evolving situation as rescue efforts were launched across the country.
'I thought I was going to die' - Venezuelans describe earthquake panic
BBC WORLDJun 25, 2026, 09:07 AM
'I thought I was going to die': Venezuelans describe the panic of the twin earthquakes. Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling out from the rubble.
Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, causing considerable damage
FRANCE 24Deux puissants séismes frappent le Venezuela et provoquent des dégâts considérables
Jun 25, 2026, 09:06 AM
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.
Two Powerful Earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 Magnitude Strike Northern Venezuela and Hit Caracas
EL PAÍSDos potentes terremotos de 7,2 y 7,5 de magnitud sacuden el norte de Venezuela y golpean Caracas
Jun 25, 2026, 08:11 AM
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck northern Venezuela, shaking Caracas and surrounding areas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed at least 32 dead and 700 injured, with La Guaira — a coastal city near the capital — declared a disaster zone as buildings collapsed.
Apocalyptic Scenes and 6,660 Missing in Double Earthquake Disaster in Venezuela
YNETמראות אפוקליפטיים ו-"6,660 נעדרים" באסון הרעש הכפול: "הלכודים צועקים מההריסות"
Jun 25, 2026, 07:52 AM
Apocalyptic scenes have emerged from Venezuela after a double earthquake struck the La Guaira coast, with officials reporting 6,660 people missing and survivors screaming from the rubble. The disaster has overwhelmed emergency services with rescue operations underway across devastated coastal areas.
Venezuela earthquakes live: US, China and Latin America offer aid
FRANCE 24🔴 Séismes au Venezuela : les États-Unis, la Chine et l'Amérique latine proposent leur aide, suivez notre direct
Jun 25, 2026, 07:47 AM
Live updates: The United States, China and Latin American nations have offered their assistance to Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes. Authorities fear a heavy death toll from the M7.2 and M7.5 quakes.
Twin Quakes Rock Venezuela: Top 10 Deadliest Earthquakes On Record
NDTVJun 25, 2026, 07:26 AM
Twin 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela, prompting interim President Delcy Rodriguez to declare a state of emergency. The article contextualizes the disaster by listing the top 10 deadliest earthquakes on record. The event is described as the most powerful to hit Venezuela in over a century.
"We Need Flashlights": Search On For Survivors After Venezuela Earthquakes
NDTVJun 25, 2026, 07:14 AM
Search and rescue operations are underway across Venezuela following the twin 7.5-magnitude earthquakes. Rescuers are searching through rubble for survivors while neighbours watch helplessly. The disaster has left communities in need of basic supplies such as flashlights as power outages spread.
In pictures: two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela cause grave damage
FRANCE 24En images : deux puissants séismes au Venezuela causent de graves dégâts
Jun 25, 2026, 07:08 AM
In pictures: Venezuela was struck on Wednesday by two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, killing at least dozens and injuring hundreds. Emergency teams are searching through the rubble.
A Megaphone Against Opacity: Venezuela Faces a Tragedy Without Information
EL PAÍSUn megáfono contra la opacidad: Venezuela afronta una tragedia sin apenas información
Jun 25, 2026, 06:35 AM
While Venezuelan residents dig through earthquake rubble with their hands, the government's blocking of websites and scant official information has left the country in the dark about the true scale of the disaster. The information blackout compounds the humanitarian crisis as families cannot find missing loved ones.
Trump promises to 'help quickly' Venezuela after the earthquake
EL PAÍSTrump promete “ayudar rápidamente” a Venezuela tras el terremoto
Jun 25, 2026, 05:57 AM
US President Donald Trump promised to 'help quickly' Venezuela following the devastating earthquake. The United States and several Latin American countries expressed support for Venezuela's government under acting president Delcy Rodríguez in the aftermath of the disaster.
The Venezuela Earthquakes in Images
EL PAÍSLos terremotos de Venezuela, en imágenes
Jun 25, 2026, 05:40 AM
A photo essay documenting the aftermath of the two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) that devastated Venezuela, showing the destruction in Caracas and across the northern part of the country, with images of collapsed buildings, rescue operations and displaced survivors.
Venezuela Shaken by Double Earthquake: A Century of Energy Released in an Hour
EL PAÍSVenezuela, sacudida por un doblete sísmico: un siglo de energía liberada en una hora
Jun 25, 2026, 03:35 AM
Venezuelan seismologist Gina Paola Villalobos explains that the fault that caused Wednesday's deadly double earthquake had been accumulating energy for over a century. The release of more than 100 years of tectonic stress in a single hour helps explain the catastrophic magnitude of the disaster.
Ropes, Flashlights and Neighbors as Rescuers Among the Rubble of Caracas
EL PAÍSCuerdas, linternas y vecinos rescatistas entre los escombros de Caracas: “¡Antonio está vivo!"
Jun 25, 2026, 03:03 AM
Residents and police with minimal equipment are digging through rubble with their bare hands in Caracas neighborhoods of Los Palos Grandes and San Bernardino following the devastating earthquakes, as thousands of survivors refuse to return to their homes fearing aftershocks.
Venezuela declares state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes
FRANCE 24État d'urgence au Venezuela après deux puissants séismes qui laissent craindre un lourd bilan
Jun 25, 2026, 02:25 AM
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the country, with authorities fearing a heavy death toll.
Fear of Thousands Dead: Two Strong Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Buildings Collapse
YNETחשש לאלפים רבים של הרוגים: שתי רעידות אדמה חזקות הכו בוונצואלה, בניינים קרסו
Jun 25, 2026, 01:02 AM
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and raising fears of thousands of casualties. Emergency services were overwhelmed as rescue teams worked through the devastation, with the scale of destruction prompting international attention and aid pledges.
Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas
BBC WORLDJun 24, 2026, 11:40 PM
Video footage captured by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the moment earthquakes struck Caracas's airport and buildings, with frantic residents evacuating.