On June 24, 2026, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes near San Felipe, Yaracuy — a 7.2 magnitude foreshock followed just 39 seconds later by a 7.5 magnitude mainshock, described by the USGS as a 'doublet earthquake'. This is the strongest seismic event to hit Venezuela since 1900. By June 26, the death toll had risen to over 235, with more than 1,500 injured and 157 still missing. Caracas and La Guaira suffered the most damage, with over 250 buildings collapsing. Iran, China, the USA, and Mexico offered relief assistance.
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Venezuela Hit by Powerful 'Doublet' Earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 Magnitude); Death Toll Rises to 235+
Key Points
- On June 24, 2026, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes near San Felipe, Yaracuy — a 7.2 magnitude foreshock followed just 39 seconds later by a 7.5 magnitude mainshock, described by the USGS as a 'doublet earthquake'
- This is the strongest seismic event to hit Venezuela since 1900
- By June 26, the death toll had risen to over 235, with more than 1,500 injured and 157 still missing
- Caracas and La Guaira suffered the most damage, with over 250 buildings collapsing
- Iran, China, the USA, and Mexico offered relief assistance
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• Venezuela Double Earthquake: June 24, 2026; 7.2 + 7.5 magnitude (39 seconds apart); 'doublet quake' • Deaths: 235+ (as of June 26); Injured: 1,500+; Missing: 157 • Strongest earthquake in Venezuela since 1900; epicentre: San Felipe, Yaracuy • San Sebastián Fault System: plate-boundary zone; international aid: USA, China, Iran, Mexico
