Caracas residents recall buildings collapsing in 7.2/7.5 quake

By The BriefBrief

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.

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
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
Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela capital region · Jun 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Venezuela declares emergency after 7.2 and 7.5 quakes · Jun 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET

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