Buildings collapse after back-to-back quakes rock Venezuela
Key takeaways
- The United States Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions.
- 06/25/2026June 25, 2026Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez to address nationVenezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez said she will address the nation soon.
- Rodriguez said in a post on X that she will report on the situation following the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakesthat hit the country on Wednesday.
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The United States Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions.
https://p.dw.com/p/5G1FIBack-to-back quakes rattle Venezuela Image: Manaure Quintero/AFPAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Central Venezuela was shaken by two earthquakes, one with a magnitude 7.2 and the other with a magnitude 7.5 Extensive damage reported in the capital, Caracas High casualties are probable, USGS says Tremors also felt in neighboring Colombia Follow along for the latest news out of Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24:
06/25/2026June 25, 2026Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez to address nationVenezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez said she will address the nation soon.