Venezuela Earthquakes: State of Emergency Declared After 7.5 Tremors
Venezuela Declares State of Emergency After Devastating Back-to-Back Earthquakes Venezuela is under a state of emergency following two major earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) that struck near Caracas. Get the latest on the damage, casualties, and emergency response. CARACAS — Venezuela is reeling today after a pair of catastrophic, back-to-back earthquakes struck the nation’s northern coast on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of destruction in the capital, Caracas, and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency. The tremors, which the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) described as being among the strongest to hit the region in over a century, struck in rapid succession shortly after 6 p.m. local time on June 24, 2026. Latest Read: FIFA World Cup 2026: Latest Results & Group Stage Standing Colombia vs DR Congo: World Cup Group K Standings & Match Recap A Doublet of Destruction The seismic event began with a 7.2-magnitude foreshock centered northwest of the tow...