Two powerful earthquakes that occurred within a minute in Venezuela have caused huge damage. Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed, the airport has also been damaged. A horrifying scene of devastation can be seen in the videos coming from the capital Caracas and different cities. According to US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates Earthquake The death toll may exceed 10 thousand.
USGS said, there is a possibility of huge loss of life and property due to the disaster. He has made initial estimates that the number of dead could be between 10,000 and 100,000. Authorities have not yet released the number of dead or injured, but local officials and witnesses reported collapsing buildings, rescue efforts and a growing number of injured.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake destroyed an apartment building in Caracas, Venezuela. The number of casualties remains unknown. pic.twitter.com/ICbOYP1e7g
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According to the US Geological Survey, the intensity of the first earthquake was 7.1 and its epicenter was west of the Moron settlement located on the Caribbean coast. Its distance from Caracas is about 168 kilometers. Its depth was 13 kilometers. At the same time, the intensity of the second earthquake was measured at 7.5 magnitude. Its center was 16 kilometers south-west of Moron. The depth of the second earthquake was 10 kilometers. It is being told that this earthquake is one of the most powerful earthquake to occur in the last century.
The main reason why this earthquake is so effective is its depth. Both earthquakes occurred at a depth of only 10 to 13 kilometers from the ground surface, which is considered very shallow in seismology. When the epicenter of an earthquake is so close to the surface, tremors are felt much more strongly above the ground, because the energy has to travel less distance to reach the surface and less energy is lost on the way. This was the reason why buildings in Caracas and surrounding areas shook and many collapsed. It has been warned that further aftershocks may occur, some of which may be stronger.
Emergency declared in Venezuela
Venezuela’s acting President Delsey Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency in the country after this disaster. She will address the nation. “Attention, I will soon address Venezuelans and report on the situation after the powerful earthquake that affected our country,” Delcy Rodriguez said in a post on social media
Attention: I will shortly direct Venezuelans to inform them about the situation after the strong earthquake that has affected our country.
— Delcy Rodríguez (@delcyrodriguezv) June 25, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez said that two consecutive earthquakes have caused massive devastation in Venezuela. He said in a post on X, ‘Two consecutive earthquakes have caused massive devastation in Venezuela. Buildings collapsed. There is an atmosphere of panic on the streets. Even after two hours have passed, we do not know whether there have been any casualties or whether anyone has died.
Earth shook, buildings fell, live scene of devastation in Venezuela, scary videos surfaced
Venezuela falls in the area where the Caribbean Plate and the South American Plate meet, so there is always a risk of earthquake here. According to USGS, about 30 thousand people lost their lives in the earthquake that occurred in Caracas and Merida in 1812.