Moment huge earthquake strikes Venezuela with thousands feared dead

0 June 24, 2026 22:30

Two huge earthquakes have struck Venezuela at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – with thousands feared dead after buildings collapsed.

Harrowing footage showed the aftermath of the major quakes – with survivors emerging from the wreckage and locals searching the rubble.

Wednesday’s initial shock was the first event in a doublet, with a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed just 39 seconds later by a larger 7.5 mainshock.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) warned casualties could be “high” and extensive damage may have been caused by the violent shaking.

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