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UPDATED Jun 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET

Jun 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET

Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela capital region

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Two major earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Venezuela’s capital, collapsing buildings and causing widespread damage.

WHO: Venezuela (earthquakes)

WHAT: Two major earthquakes struck near Venezuela’s capital, collapsing buildings and causing widespread damage.

WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET

WHERE: Venezuela

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 14 of 14 earlier reports)

Venezuela quake death toll rises to at least 589 · Jun 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Rescue crews search for survivors after two earthquakes · Jun 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Death toll from double earthquake in Venezuela rises to 188 · Jun 26, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes hit Venezuela back-to-back · Jun 25, 2026 at 11:19 PM ET
Venezuela quake death toll rises to at least 235 · Jun 25, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Venezuela earthquake kills 188, 30,000 missing · Jun 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Venezuela loosens social media limits after earthquakes · Jun 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Venezuelans describe escape and losses after major quakes · Jun 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Thousands feared dead after two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela · Jun 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Caracas residents recall buildings collapsing in 7.2/7.5 quake · Jun 25, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Two major earthquakes hit Venezuela within a minute · Jun 25, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Venezuelans describe earthquake panic in Caracas · Jun 25, 2026 at 8:28 AM ET
Aftermath of twin earthquakes leaves damage in Venezuela · Jun 25, 2026 at 5:49 AM ET
Venezuela declares emergency after 7.2 and 7.5 quakes · Jun 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET

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