Twin 7.5 and 7.1 Quakes Hit Venezuela, Damaging Caracas Buildings and Emptying Stadium
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Twin 7.5 and 7.1 Quakes Hit Venezuela, Damaging Caracas Buildings and Emptying Stadium
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Summary
Two shallow earthquakes struck less than a minute apart near Morón on Wednesday evening, sending players and spectators rushing out of a baseball stadium and shaking much of northern Venezuela.
Caracas saw collapsed walls, damaged buildings and dust clouds in busy neighborhoods, prompting Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello to urge residents to stay outdoors because aftershocks could further weaken structures.
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands briefly went under tsunami advisories before officials canceled them after determining the threat had passed.
Authorities were still assessing casualties and overall damage late Wednesday, though the quakes were described as among Venezuela's strongest in more than a century and were felt into neighboring Colombia.
Why did the same neighborhood devastated by a 1967 earthquake collapse again after this powerful tremor?
With its power grid already critically failing, can Venezuela's infrastructure support a recovery from this catastrophic earthquake?
Venezuela’s 7.1 Earthquake on June 24, 2026: Damage, Aftershocks, and Humanitarian Challenges
Overview
On June 24, 2026, a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela near Morón at a shallow depth, causing intense shaking and immediate physical impacts in Caracas, where dust columns rose from damaged buildings. In the aftermath, authorities focused on the risks of aftershocks and a possible tsunami, issuing advisories and urging residents to stay alert and avoid unsafe structures. While visible damage was reported, detailed information about casualties, infrastructure, and emergency services was still unavailable, highlighting the urgent need for ongoing monitoring and clear communication to ensure public safety and guide humanitarian response.