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At Least 164 Killed After Twin Quakes Hit Venezuela

Rescuers searched collapsed buildings as officials reported 971 injuries and launched emergency aid after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes.

  • On June 24, 2026, back-to-back magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, collapsing buildings across the capital and coastal regions. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, mobilizing rescue operations nationwide.
  • The U.S. Geological Survey identified the disaster as a rare seismic doublet, where a 7.2 foreshock struck first, followed 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5 mainshock. This rapid sequence intensified destructive shaking across the region.
  • Government authorities confirmed at least 164 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries, with severe damage concentrated in La Guaira and Caracas. Officials closed Simón Bolívar International Airport and suspended non-essential activities to prioritize rescue efforts.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the United States is deploying search-and-rescue teams from Fairfax County and Los Angeles, with medical supplies and humanitarian assistance. Regional nations including Ecuador and El Salvador also mobilized aid.
  • At least 30 aftershocks have been recorded, complicating rescue efforts in unstable structures and raising concerns about secondary collapses. The unprecedented seismic scale forces urgent reevaluation of building standards and emergency preparedness protocols across the region.
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Forbes broke the news in United States on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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