BREAKING NEWSJun. 24, 2026, 10:49 PM UTCVenezuelaThe U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter was about 17 miles west of the community of Morón. Shaking was felt as far away as Caracas.People gathered on a street in Caracas following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on Wednesday. Manaure Quintero / AFP via Getty ImagesBy The Associated PressCARACAS, Venezuela — A strong earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, swaying buildings in the capital city of Caracas.The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 7.1 magnitude with the epicenter about 17 miles west of the community of Morón, located along the country’s Caribbean coast. It had a depth of 13 kilometers.People evacuated swaying buildings and homes in the capital, Caracas.Authorities did not immediately report injuries or damages.
7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital
The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter was about 17 miles west of the community of Morón. Shaking was felt as far away as Caracas.
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