Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, the strongest in over a century, causing widespread panic and damage, especially in Caracas. The tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, led to building collapses and prompted urgent evacuations. While tsunami advisories were issued and later withdrawn, authorities are assessing the destruction and potential casualties, urging residents to stay alert for aftershocks.

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.

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

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

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Venezuela’s coast, shaking Caracas and prompting evacuations. A tsunami threat was issued for Puerto Rico.

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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.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela minutes apart on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas. The US Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.1 quake hit near…

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…

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors,…

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

Two back-to-back earthquakes hit the Venezuelan Caribbean on Wednesday just 39 seconds apart, led by a powerful magnitude 7.5 main event

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

Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, the strongest in over a century, causing widespread panic and damage, especially in Caracas. The tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5…

Two major earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit near the Venezuela capital on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and causing widespread damage.