Strong earthquakes west of the city of Caracas have damaged buildings in Caracas and prompted warnings of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction.

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1900.

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes have hammered Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas. The U.S.

A strong earthquake has shaken Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital city of Caracas

Several earthquakes shook Venezuela's capital of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon,witnesses reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey warned that \

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital just seconds apart, bringing down buildings in Caracas.

US authorities said "casualties and extensive damage are probable".

People walk past debris after an earthquake, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

Twin 7-magnitude earthquakes have hit Venezuela, with warnings of further powerful aftershocks.

Twin 7-magnitude earthquakes have hit Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas, with warnings of further powerful aftershocks.

Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, local time, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

The back-to-back temblors were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hammered Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.The US Geological Survey said…

The USGS warns the death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000

Buildings and houses collapse after a magnitude-7.2 earthquake strikes west of Caracas, leading scientists to estimate "high casualties and extensive damage" in the capital.…

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon (local time), bringing down buildings in Caracas and causing scientists to estimate "high casualties…

Powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela, causing damage in the capital, Caracas, and prompting dire warnings from scientists about potential widespread destruction and significant…

Strong earthquakes west of the city of Caracas have damaged buildings in Caracas and prompted warnings of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction.

Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsed