Event Brief
Caracas residents recall buildings collapsing in 7.2/7.5 quake
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Summary: Two powerful earthquakes struck Caracas, collapsing buildings and prompting a state of emergency and airport closure.
WHO: Venezuelan residents; Delcy Rodriguez
WHAT: 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck Caracas, collapsing buildings and killing at least 164 people; Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency and the main international airport was closed.
WHEN: Jun 25, 2026 at 9:50 AM ET
WHERE: Caracas, Venezuela
WHY: The earthquakes caused buildings to collapse and people to be trapped under rubble.
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