Two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela less than a minute apart on Wednesday, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing at least 164 deaths and widespread destruction in and around the capital, Caracas as international assistance begins to arrive early Thursday, with UN agencies rapidly deploying aid, support and rescue teams. UN News app users can follow here.

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.

Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, about 39 seconds apart, struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, and…

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

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

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

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160km west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey.

Rescuers search for survivors in collapsed buildings as USGS warns of potentially catastrophic casualties

Two powerful earthquakes hit central Venezuela, causing chaos and structural damage. Emergency response is underway as rescue teams search for survivors.

Earthquake country's strongest in a century; US Geological Survey says "disaster is likely widespread"; at least 164 people confirmed dead.

US Geological Survey estimates 44 per cent chance fatalities could exceed 10,000

Venezuela earthquake LIVE updates: As authorities scrambled to respond to the disaster, Rodríguez directed healthcare professionals across the country to report to hospitals and…

Two massive earthquakes, including a 7.5-magnitude tremor, struck Caracas on June 25, 2026, leaving rescuers racing against time to locate survivors amidst widespread destruction.

Officials have warned that a high death toll is expected following the quakes as rescue workers continue to search for victims of the terrifying tremors near the Venezuelan capital

Venezuela declared a state of emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes caused widespread damage and rescue efforts.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Follow The Hindu Live as Venezuela reels from back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, among the strongest in over a century. Buildings collapse in Caracas, Maiquetia…

Follow The Hindu Live as Venezuela reels from back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, among the strongest in over a century. Buildings collapse in Caracas, Maiquetia…

Follow The Hindu Live as Venezuela reels from back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, among the strongest in over a century. Buildings collapse in Caracas, Maiquetia…

Follow The Hindu Live as Venezuela reels from back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, among the strongest in over a century. Buildings collapse in Caracas, Maiquetia…

Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700, the nation's interim president said Thursday, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buildings and…