Strong earthquakes strike west of Caracas, Venezuela
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Diosdado Cabello (Interior Minister)
Caracas, Venezuela
June 25, 2026
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Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck west of Caracas, Venezuela. Initial estimates suggest high casualties and extensive damage. Emergency services are responding to collapsed buildings in the capital.
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