The videos are devastating. The level of destruction is beyond belief. Two major earthquakes, both 7.0 or higher on the Richter scale, hit Venezuela on Wednesday night. The capital has been completely destroyed, with some estimates reporting that up to 100,000 people could have been killed during the quake. The US Geological Survey said the death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000. Just staggering (via NY Post):
BREAKING: According to USGS, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes in rapid succession — a magnitude 7.2 quake followed by a magnitude 7.5 just 45 seconds later.
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 24, 2026
VIA:@BNODesk pic.twitter.com/0CkHBfx7MP
Numerous buildings collapsed following strong earthquakes in Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/MBHnrCIocr
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 24, 2026
Utter devastation seen across the Northern Venezuelan coastal city of La Guaira, following tonight’s pair of major earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude with an epicenter just to the west of Caracas. pic.twitter.com/BQv4YixUiB
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 25, 2026
MORE: Multiple structures have reportedly collapsed after a strong earthquake struck Caracas. https://t.co/r1EaakspGy
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 24, 2026
Me han pasado este vídeo del Aeropuerto de Maiquetia. dios mío… pic.twitter.com/sSH0yboQVP
— Said Rahal (@srahalh) June 24, 2026
BREAKING: Multiple structures have reportedly collapsed in Caracas, Venezuela, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region. pic.twitter.com/9KSN4srhwB
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 24, 2026
EARTHQUAKES HIT VENEZUELA
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) June 25, 2026
- Near San Felipe, west of Caracas
- 2 quakes less than a minute apart
- First a 7.2, then a 7.5
- Buildings collapse in multiple cities
- USGS: 8 million felt strong shaking
- USGS: Thousands may have been killed
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The strongest earthquakes in over a century rocked Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon — causing widespread destruction in the capital of Caracas and leading to fears of high casualties.
A magnitude 7.2 quake struck roughly 100 miles west of Caracas, followed by a 7.5 magnitude tremor just a minute later, according to the US Geological Survey.
“High casualties and extensive damage are probable, and the disaster is likely widespread,” the USGS warned.
The USGS initially estimated the death toll could range from a whopping 10,000 to 100,000 casualties, though authorities have not yet put out official estimates on deaths or injuries.
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Videos also showed baseball players and onlookers running into the field of a game in Caracas as the quake hit, shaking power lines and stadium seats.
Emergency responders were forced to climb through the ruins of collapsed buildings as distraught residents searched for their loved ones into Wednesday evening.
A state of emergency has been declared. The US is deploying a task force to help with disaster relief.
The @StateDept has already mobilized a disaster assistance team and task force to deliver and coordinate critical assistance to the Venezuelan people. Working with our partners in the interim Venezuelan government, the U.S. will be sending search and rescue teams, medical and… https://t.co/mZ2Wo4WsyN
— Senior Official Jeremy Lewin (@UnderSecretaryF) June 25, 2026
UPDATE: Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declares state of emergency after devastating earthquake pic.twitter.com/o3pnSe3wQ5
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) June 25, 2026
Pray for Venezuela.
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