Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, nearly 1,000 injured (opens original article in a new tab)

Venezuela experienced two major earthquakes on June 24, 2026, resulting in at least 164 deaths, nearly 1,000 injuries, and widespread destruction near the capital, prompting international rescue efforts.

• Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, causing buildings to collapse and triggering panic in Caracas.
• At least 164 people were killed, nearly 1,000 injured, with the state of La Guaira hit hardest and many residents searching for missing relatives.
• France, Spain, the US, and other nations offered rescue teams and humanitarian assistance following the earthquakes.