Powerful Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Causing Collapses in Caracas
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring magnitudes of 7.1 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse in the capital city of Caracas. The epicenters were located west of Morón, approximately 168 kilometers west of Caracas. The quakes are…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 24, 2026 —
Two significant earthquakes, registering magnitudes of 7.1 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, resulting in building collapses in the capital city of Caracas. The seismic events were centered west of Morón, roughly 168 kilometers away from Caracas.
These earthquakes rank among the most powerful to impact Venezuela in more than one hundred years. The strong tremors led to the issuance of tsunami alerts for the Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic.
Residents described experiencing intense shaking following the quakes. In response, authorities have advised the public to exercise caution, citing the possibility of aftershocks and ongoing concerns about structural integrity of buildings affected by the tremors.
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