Venezuela earthquakes live: US 'immediately deploying' rescuers, Rubio says
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 09:46Modified: 25/06/2026 - 10:04
- The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, rank among the strongest quakes to hit the country in more than a century.
- China says it is ready to send "what help it can" to Venezuela after the back-to-back quakes.
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Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 09:46Modified: 25/06/2026 - 10:04
By: FRANCE 24 Rescue workers search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in Caracas, on June 24, 2026. © Rayner Pena, Efe Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other, causing buildings to collapse and widespread damage in and around Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, rank among the strongest quakes to hit the country in more than a century. US, India and China have pledged to assist the stricken country. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
China says it is ready to send "what help it can" to Venezuela after the back-to-back quakes.