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Powerful twin quakes kill 32 in Venezuela, collapse buildings in Caracas
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700 as buildings collapsed in Caracas and across the country. The U.S. Geological Survey issued a red alert warning of “high casualties and extensive damage” after a magnitude 7.2 quake near Morón on the Caribbean coast at 18:00 local time, followed 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor 45 km away at a depth of 6.2 miles . Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency and urged citizens to remain calm .
The tremors caused widespread destruction in Caracas, where multiple buildings collapsed and the international airport suffered significant damage . Local officials reported extensive damage across several Venezuelan states, with rescue teams searching for survivors trapped under rubble . The U.S. State Department confirmed it had mobilized a disaster assistance team and task force to deliver search-and-rescue teams, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid in coordination with Venezuela’s interim government .
European seismologists described the back-to-back quakes as among the strongest of 2026, with the second tremor registering as the most powerful in Venezuela’s recorded history . French newspaper *Le Monde* cited officials warning of a potentially “heavy” death toll and “major” structural damage . Austrian broadcaster ORF reported panic in Caracas as residents fled into the streets, while Hungarian media noted that transport systems had ground to a halt .
The earthquakes’ epicenters lay near Morón, a coastal town 100 miles west of Caracas, with the first quake occurring at a depth of 13.6 miles . Dutch outlet *Volkskrant* reported that at least 32 deaths had been confirmed, with fears of tens of thousands more casualties as rescue operations continued . German press estimated that up to 100,000 fatalities could ultimately be recorded, though such projections remain unconfirmed .
International aid agencies are preparing to scale up operations as authorities warn that aftershocks could further destabilize damaged structures. Rodríguez called the disaster “an incident with serious consequences” and pledged full government support for affected communities .
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Venezuela getroffen door zware aardbevingen, vrees voor veel doden Venezuela is woensdagavond (lokale tijd) getroffen door twee zware aardbevingen. Meerdere gebouwen zijn ingestort en er wordt gevreesd voor veel dodelijke slachtoffers.
nu.nl · about 2 hours ago
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orf.at · about 2 hours ago
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financial times · about 2 hours ago
LIVE: Strong quakes topple buildings in Caracas Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuelas capital, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble. Follow our live coverage: reut.rs/3QzvYqj www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bwv...
bluesky bot · about 2 hours ago
Strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according […]
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die presse · about 3 hours ago
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axios · about 3 hours ago
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cyprus mail · about 3 hours ago
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welt.de · about 3 hours ago
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independent · about 3 hours ago
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dagens nyheter · about 3 hours ago
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orf.at · about 3 hours ago
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welt.de · about 3 hours ago
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die zeit · about 3 hours ago
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tagesspiegel · about 4 hours ago
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news.yahoo.com · about 4 hours ago
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aljazeera · about 4 hours ago
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axios · about 5 hours ago
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die presse · about 5 hours ago
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aljazeera · about 5 hours ago
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independent · about 5 hours ago
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die zeit · about 5 hours ago
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telegram bot · about 5 hours ago
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faz · about 6 hours ago
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