World reacts as devastating Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32
Key takeaways
- Global leaders express solidarity with Venezuela as dual earthquakes kill at least 32 people and leave widespread devastation.
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Thursday that the first earthquake, measuring magnitude 7.2, struck west of Moron, about 168km (104 miles) west of Caracas.
- Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency and said the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas is closed due to damage.
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Global leaders express solidarity with Venezuela as dual earthquakes kill at least 32 people and leave widespread devastation.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Residents and emergency workers stand near damaged buildings following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, some 30km northwest of Caracas [AFP]By Al Jazeera staff Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Condolences and offers of help have been pouring in from countries around the world following back-to-back powerful earthquakes in Venezuela that have killed at least 32 people.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Thursday that the first earthquake, measuring magnitude 7.2, struck west of Moron, about 168km (104 miles) west of Caracas. A second tremor of magnitude 7.5 hit near the same area just a minute later. The USGS warned that “high casualties and extensive damage are probable” and that the “disaster is likely widespread”.