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Powerful Quakes Rock Venezuela, Leaving Widespread Damage and Many Missing

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Powerful Quakes Rock Venezuela, Leaving Widespread Damage and Many Missing
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 25, 2026

What happened

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage in Caracas and nearby cities, closing the main airport and halting rail and metro service. Officials declared a national emergency, warned of aftershocks, and said thousands may be missing.

  • 01Two quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela within 39 seconds.
  • 02Caracas neighborhoods suffered collapsed buildings and many trapped residents.
  • 03Authorities declared a national emergency and warned of dangerous aftershocks.
  • 04The main airport closed, and train and metro service stopped.
  • 05Severe damage was also reported in La Guaira and Catia La Mar.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Delcy Rodriguez
OrganizationsU.S. Geological Survey, Miquetía International Airport, Civil Defense, U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuelan Naval Academy
PlacesVenezuela, Caracas, Colombia, Altamira, Los Palos Grandes, San Bernardino, La Guaira, Catia La Mar

Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Powerful Quakes Rock Venezuela, Leaving Widespread Damage and Many Missing
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Venezuela declares emergency after two powerful earthquakes
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
USGS: At Least Thousands Dead in Major Earthquake Near Caracas
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Two Major Quakes Strike Venezuela, Triggering Widespread Damage and Fears of Mass Casualties
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Two Major Quakes Hit Venezuela, Raising Fears of Massive Casualties
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Massive Quakes Rock Venezuela, Raising Fears of Heavy Losses
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Venezuela Declares Emergency After Strong Quakes, Closes Main Airport
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Strong Quakes Hit Venezuela, Causing Heavy Damage and Emergency Response

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