Venezuela Hit by Two Major Earthquakes, Panic Ensues

Venezuela was struck by two significant earthquakes, the second measuring 7.2 in magnitude, shortly after an initial tremor of 7.5. Panic ensued in Caracas as residents evacuated buildings, and tremors were felt in neighboring countries. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued advisories for several Caribbean regions, although no major casualties have been reported. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely for aftershocks and potential tsunami threats.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 25, 2026, 05:14 IST

Venezuela Experiences Twin Earthquakes

On Wednesday, Venezuela was rocked by a second significant earthquake shortly after a major tremor impacted vast areas of the nation and was felt throughout the Caribbean. This subsequent quake registered a magnitude of 7.2, following an initial earthquake that the US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded at 7.5. The first quake struck at 2204 GMT, approximately 21 kilometers east of Morón, a coastal town, and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

The tremors caused widespread panic in Caracas, the capital, as reported by journalists. People fled from shopping centers, screaming, while many evacuated office buildings and residential complexes, gathering in the streets before eventually returning indoors. The seismic activity was felt beyond Venezuela, with neighboring Colombia experiencing tremors in its capital, Bogotá, where alarm systems were activated and some residents left their buildings as a precaution.

Social media videos indicated potential structural damage in various locations across Venezuela, although the full extent of the destruction has yet to be confirmed. Residents in areas west of Caracas reported intense shaking, and tremors were also detected in Aruba, Curaçao, and Guyana.

In the aftermath, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands, warning of possible hazardous waves within 300 kilometers of the earthquake's epicenter along the coasts of Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. However, Colombia's disaster management agency, UNGRD, stated that there was no tsunami threat following the seismic events. Authorities are actively monitoring sea-level changes and assessing the earthquakes' impacts, urging coastal residents to stay vigilant for potential aftershocks and tsunami-related risks. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of significant casualties, and officials are continuing to evaluate the damage caused by the dual earthquakes.