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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near the city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in the same area.

By Daniel Khalili-Tari, Usaid Siddiqui and Stephen Quillen

Published On 25 Jun 2026

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, and leaving residents shaken.

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declares a state of emergency and says the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas is closed due to damage.