Teenage Girl Rescued From Caracas Quake Rubble After 2 Tremors Trap Families
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 25
Teenage Girl Rescued From Caracas Quake Rubble After 2 Tremors Trap Families
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 25
Summary
A teenage girl was pulled alive from debris in Caracas' Altamira district around 9 p.m. local time and taken away by ambulance after two earthquakes collapsed buildings.
Residencias Obelisco was among the damaged blocks, where relatives gathered outside as volunteers and medics searched the wreckage for more survivors.
José Morillo, 61, rushed in by motorbike saying his brother, son and nephews were inside; he then recognized the rescued girl as his niece.
The rescue underscored the uncertainty facing families still waiting for news as crews continued combing the rubble late into the night.
Can a crisis-stricken Venezuela rebuild its cities to withstand the next catastrophic earthquake?
As foreign aid is offered, will global politics help or hinder the race to save lives in Caracas?
Venezuela Earthquakes of June 24, 2026: Over 10,000 Feared Dead Amid Devastation, Aftershocks, and Massive Rescue Efforts
Overview
On June 24, 2026, a series of powerful earthquakes with magnitudes 7.1, 7.2, and 7.5 struck Venezuela at shallow depths, causing intense ground shaking and widespread devastation. The immediate impact was especially severe in Caracas, where many buildings were destroyed or heavily damaged, and urgent rescue and recovery efforts began across the nation. The shallow depth of the quakes increased the risk of structural damage, leading to collapsed homes and significant challenges for emergency responders. As communities faced terrifying moments, authorities and international partners mobilized to address the immense humanitarian crisis and ongoing threat of aftershocks.