Powerful back-to-back earthquakes strike Venezuela
Online Desk
25 Jun 2026 07:23 AM । Update: 25 Jun 2026 07:31 AM
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening under a minute apart.
The first 7.2-magnitude quake was centred in the state of Carabobo, some 20km from the capital, Caracas, reports BBC.
It was followed by a stronger earthquake just 39 seconds later, with that one registering a 7.5 magnitude, the US Geological Survey says.
It's still unclear how many casualties there have been and what the extent of the damage will be.
The USGS says high casualties and extensive damage are probable with a 44% chance of more than 10,000 fatalities and a 30% chance of more than 100,000 following the second mainshock quake.
The shaking was felt in Caracas, where buildings have collapsed, petrol supplies have been cut off and people are calling for help under the rubble.
The interior minister has urged residents to leave their homes.
