Venezuela Hit by Two Powerful Earthquakes

On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a first quake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale was felt near the capital Caracas. A few seconds later, a second tremor of 7.5 magnitude occurred, followed by about 20 aftershocks.

The human toll, still provisional, reported 3 535 deaths and 16 740 injured.

In Caracas, several buildings collapsed or were severely damaged.

This double disaster is expected to cause heavy human and material losses.