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Venezuela Declares State of Emergency After Powerful Earthquakes

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Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale.
Buildings collapsed in the capital Caracas, causing widespread panic.
Emergency teams have begun search and rescue operations among the rubble.
Warnings of a tsunami were issued but later lifted.
The earthquakes are among the strongest to hit Venezuela since 1900.

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On June 24, 2026, Venezuela experienced a devastating double earthquake registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale. The tremors struck shortly after 6:00 p.m. local time, severely impacting areas including the capital city of Caracas and the La Guaira state. Reports indicate that residential neighborhoods were flattened, leaving countless residents trapped under debris.

As of the latest updates, the official death toll has risen to at least 164, with over 970 people injured. Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency crews working tirelessly to locate survivors. Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of chaos, particularly at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, where ceilings collapsed and panic ensued among travelers. Video footage captured during the event showed individuals fleeing as the earthquake struck.

Various sources have noted that the earthquakes might lead to additional seismic activity, prompting warnings from officials about the potential for further aftershocks. The scale of destruction and human suffering in the aftermath of this natural disaster has triggered widespread fear and despair among the affected populations.

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