Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela
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Venezuelan government, International rescue teams, United Nations
Venezuela (Caracas, La Guiara)
June 24, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 46/26/2026, 3:30:16 PM
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. The death toll has reached 235, with at least 4,300 injured and 50,000 reported missing. International rescue teams are arriving to assist in the massive relief effort.
- Earlier version 36/26/2026, 2:40:26 PM
- Earlier version 26/26/2026, 2:10:24 PM
- Earlier version 16/26/2026, 12:50:25 PM
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