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Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic
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CARACAS - Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
Key facts
- CARACAS - Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
- The quakes sowed panic in the capital, Caracas, driving people into the streets.
- The first quake, with an epicenter 21 kilometers (13 miles) west of the coastal town of Moron, occurred at 2204 GMT, USGS said
- Police officers and rescuers work at the site of damaged buildings in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2026
Summary
The quakes sowed panic in the capital, Caracas, driving people into the streets.
It was unknown if there were fatalities, but some buildings collapsed and roofs crumbled, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said.