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Two 7+ Magnitude Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Heavy Damage Reported in Caracas
Updated on: June 25, 2026 / 12:25 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Two earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck northwest Venezuela.
- Significant damage reported in Caracas, with collapsed buildings and ongoing search and rescue efforts.
- Simón Bolívar International Airport closed due to severe damage.
- School classes canceled for several days across the nation.
- Governor of Falcon state reported 32 hospitalized and 15 people trapped.
- The earthquakes were among the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.
- Tsunami advisories briefly issued for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands were later canceled.
- Parts of Caracas lost power and cellphone signal, exacerbating distress.
- Interior Minister urged people to remain outside due to potential aftershocks.
- Earthquakes were also felt in Brazil and Colombia, with no reported damage or injuries in Colombia.
- Strong earthquakes are unusual for Venezuela due to its geological position.