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Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Emergency Declared Amid Fears of Mass Casualties

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 25, 2026

What happened

Two 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, prompting a nationwide emergency. Authorities warned of potentially massive casualties and extensive destruction, while Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to help.

  • 01Two 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela overnight.
  • 02A nationwide state of emergency was declared.
  • 03Thousands of buildings collapsed or were damaged.
  • 04Officials fear thousands, possibly tens of thousands, may have died.
  • 05Trump said the United States was ready to help quickly.

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Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Emergency Declared Amid Fears of Mass Casualties
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Trump Says Venezuela Earthquakes Caused a Terrifying Death Toll, U.S. Ready to Help

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