The first earthquake measured 7.2 on the Richter scale

Jun 25, 2026

10:55 am

What's the storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the people of Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes rocked the country's capital, Caracas.

The first earthquake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, struck near San Felipe at 22:04 GMT on Wednesday. This was followed by a second quake of magnitude 7.5 near Yumare shortly after.