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Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Rescue workers in Caracas take an injured man to medical care on June 24, 2026, after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes hit Venezuela. [Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Venezuelans raced out onto the streets during the earthquakes as buildings collapsed. Many were too afraid to return to structures that were still standing as rescue efforts began. [Maxwell Briceno/Reuters]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
An injured man is cared for in a vehicle in La Guaira, Venezuela's main port, after the earthquakes. [Maxwell Briceno/Reuters]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
The epicentres of the quakes were in Yaracuy state, west of Caracas, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). [Maxwell Briceno/Reuters]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Rescue workers comb through the rubble of collapsed apartment blocks to try to find survivors in Caracas, which was hit hard by the quakes. [Federico Parra/AFP]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
The first quake had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck at a depth of 22km (14 miles), the USGS says. It was followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 quake at a depth of about 10km (6 miles). [Gaby Oraa/Reuters]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
People wait to receive medical treatment at a field hospital in La Guaira. [Maxwell Briceno/Reuters]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
A woman comforts a child in a street in Caracas. Nearly two dozen aftershocks followed the twin temblors, and experts warned that more strong aftershocks could follow in the coming days. [Federico Parra/AFP]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency as experts warned the death toll could be in the thousands. [Manaure Quintero/AFP]
Aftermath of the twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Rodriguez said the most heavily affected area is La Guaira, located north of Caracas on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast. She described La Guaira as a “disaster zone” where rescuers are “working to save lives”. [Maxwell Briceno/Reuters]
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Video Duration 01 minutes 10 seconds 01:10
Video Duration 01 minutes 10 seconds 01:10
From: NewsFeed

Moments of panic as earthquakes strike Venezuela

Video captured the first moments of two earthquakes striking Venezuela, triggering panic as people fled for safety.

Published On 25 Jun 2026
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Rescuers carry a person on a stretcher out of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas. [Juan Barreto/AFP]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency, warning that the toll will rise as rescuers search collapsed buildings and reach hard-hit coastal communities. [Juan Barreto/AFP]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Survivors gather in the streets of Caracas after twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 strike Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring more than 971. [Pedro Mattey/AP Photo]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
The state of La Guaira has become a disaster zone, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said. [Federico Parra/AFP]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Families spend the night outside damaged homes, some without power or phone signals, huddling with neighbours and pets as aftershocks continue to rattle the earthquake-prone but rarely hit country. [Adrian Naranjo/AP Photo]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
A firefighter rescues a dog from a building that collapsed after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela. [Pedro Mattey/AP Photo]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Survivors describe the terror of the twin jolts, saying the floor “moved like waves” and that the second, stronger quake felt like “a freight train” roaring under their feet. [Pedro Mattey/AP Photo]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
As aftershocks continue and the full extent of the disaster emerges, grieving families, strained emergency services and a fragile state confront one of Venezuela’s worst natural catastrophes in decades. [Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Officials urge calm but ask people to remain outside vulnerable structures, warning that aftershocks could trigger new collapses in already weakened buildings across multiple Venezuelan states. [Juan Barreto/AFP]
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Neighbours help a man evacuate from his damaged home after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela. [Pedro Mattey/AP Photo]
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