Venezuela Quakes Devastate Caracas
Multiple powerful quakes hit Venezuela, causing damage, injuries, and fears of major casualties.
June 24, 2026 · Updated Jun 24, 8:57pm ET
The GuardianVenezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas
USA TODAYMassive earthquakes rock Venezuela, collapse buildings in Caracas
New York PostVenezuela rocked by strongest earthquakes in over a century, as USGS fears up to 100K deaths
CNNVenezuela rocked by back-to-back 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakes
ABC News2 powerful back-to-back earthquakes rock Venezuela, damage and injuries reported
World News GroupVenezuela, Japan hit by trio of powerful earthquakes
Al JazeeraVenezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared
Associated PressBack-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
Washington Examiner‘High casualties’ feared after two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela: USGS
CNBCBuildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely
The Daily WireMajor Earthquakes Shake Two Continents Just Hours Apart
CBS NewsTwo 7+ magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, heavy damage reported in Caracas
Western JournalALERT: 2 Major Earthquakes Within Minutes of Each on Different Parts of Globe - Injury Situations Unclear - VIDEO
The Gateway PunditDEVELOPING: Buildings in Caracas Collapse After Powerful Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Venezuela – Puerto Rico Tsunami Advisory (VIDEOS)
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What happened
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in rapid succession Wednesday evening, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting magnitudes around 7.2 and 7.5 near the country’s northern coast and west of Caracas. The shaking collapsed buildings in the capital, damaged infrastructure including reports from around the international airport, and sent residents into panic as tremors were felt across parts of the country. USGS impact estimates warned that high casualties and extensive, widespread damage were probable, while early reports cited injuries and feared mass casualties. The quakes briefly triggered a tsunami advisory for nearby areas, including Puerto Rico, before authorities continued assessing the scale of destruction.