Venezuela Earthquakes
June 25 – June 26, 2026 Updated 3h ago
Twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164
Two of the strongest quakes to strike Venezuela in a century hit Yaracuy state near Caracas seconds apart on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and killing at least 164 people. Officials warn the toll will climb as rescuers reach trapped residents.
Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 589 as global rescue teams converge
Two days after twin magnitude-7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck near Caracas, Venezuela's death toll has reached 589 with nearly 3,000 injured. Rescue crews from 15 countries are racing the closing 'golden window' to reach the trapped.