Powerful Earthquakes Strike Off Venezuelan Coast, Causing Widespread Damage
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck off the coast of Venezuela, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings, and prompting evacuations. The earthquakes were felt as far away as Brazil and Colombia, and alerts were briefly issued for the…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 24, 2026 —
Two significant earthquakes, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, have struck off the coast of Venezuela, resulting in substantial damage and prompting evacuations.
The seismic events led to the collapse of numerous buildings and were felt across a wide geographical area, including Brazil and Colombia. Following the earthquakes, brief alerts were issued for the Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic.
In Venezuela, the primary airport sustained severe damage and has been closed. The extent of the damage and the impact on infrastructure are still being assessed.
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