Venezuela Hit by Consecutive Earthquakes Above Magnitude 7; Strong Tremors Felt in Caracas
Published atJun 25, 2026 10:37 am
According to the US Geological Survey Earthquake Information Network, at 22:04 UTC on the 24th (06:04 local time on the 25th in Malaysia), a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck near Montalbán, Venezuela, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
In less than a minute, another strong earthquake occurred in Venezuela, this time with a magnitude of 7.5. The epicenter was about 45 kilometers from the first quake, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers. Rescue personnel search for trapped victims.The earthquakes caused panic in the capital Caracas, with citizens rushing to the streets.
It is currently understood that a 22-story building in the Altamira district of Caracas has collapsed. After the earthquake, people rushed into the streets.The US Tsunami Warning System has issued an alert, warning that coastal areas within 300 kilometers of the Venezuelan quake epicenter could be hit by a tsunami.
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