Venezuela Shaken: Devastating Earthquakes Claim Over 160 Lives
Venezuela is reeling from a catastrophic series of earthquakes that have claimed over 160 lives and injured nearly 1,000 people. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has warned that the death toll may continue to rise as rescue efforts unfold. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, are among the strongest to hit the country in a century, with tremors felt as far away as Brazil. This tragic event has prompted evacuations and raised concerns about the safety of buildings across the region. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
| Jun 25, 2026, 16:25 IST
Tragic Earthquake Impact in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela: A devastating series of earthquakes has resulted in at least 164 fatalities and left 971 individuals injured, according to Acting President Delcy Rodriguez's announcement on Thursday.
Initially, Rodriguez reported that the death toll stood at 32 following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening, with expectations that the numbers would continue to climb.
These earthquakes are among the most powerful to hit Venezuela in over a century, with tremors felt across a wide area. Evacuations occurred in regions as distant as Brazil's Amazon, approximately 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) from Caracas.