The 2026 Venezuela earthquakes were two powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026.The first earthquake, measuring 7.2 in magnitude, was followed less than a minute later by a second earthquake measuring 7.5 magnitude, the strongest to strike the country in more than 125 years. The earthquakes caused widespread damage in northern Venezuela, including the Caracas metropolitan area, and were felt across much of the Caribbean. They resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and public services and were followed by numerous aftershocks that complicated rescue and recovery efforts.
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