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Venezuela rocked by 7.5, 7.2 earthquakes: What happened and what we know

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2026, 5:27 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Venezuela declares a state of emergency after powerful twin quakes cause widespread damage and rescue efforts.
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  • Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck, killing at least 32 people.

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Venezuela declares a state of emergency after powerful twin quakes cause widespread damage and rescue efforts.

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Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck, killing at least 32 people.

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