Buildings collapse after major earthquakes hit 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, 2026'High casualties' likely in Venezuela, USGS saysStrong earthquakes brought buildings down in Caracas.
- "High casualties and extensive damage are probable, and the disaster is likely widespread," the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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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, 2026'High casualties' likely in Venezuela, USGS saysStrong earthquakes brought buildings down in Caracas.