Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a national state of emergency on Wednesday night after two devastating earthquakes struck the northern Caribbean coast within 39 seconds of each other, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue teams reach collapsed buildings.

The first tremor, a magnitude 7.2 foreshock, hit near Morón at 18:00 local time, followed by a 7.5 mainshock 45 km east at a depth of 6.2 miles. The U.S. Geological Survey issued a red alert warning of “high casualties and extensive damage,” while regional tsunami warnings were triggered. In Caracas, entire neighborhoods were reduced to rubble, with hospitals overwhelmed and thousands feared trapped under debris. The tremors were the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century, according to seismologists cited by *Le Monde* .

Emergency services are conducting large-scale search operations, but officials warn the toll could climb sharply. The USGS estimated between 10,000 and 100,000 people may have lost their lives, while the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that about 25 Danish citizens are registered on the crisis list in Venezuela . Global aid is pouring in, with UN rescue teams en route and countries including Cyprus, Turkey, and Portugal pledging solidarity and support .

Seismologists have warned of a high probability of further aftershocks, some potentially reaching magnitude 6, as the region remains seismically active. Acting President Rodríguez thanked international partners, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, for their solidarity . Meanwhile, hospitals in Caracas are struggling to cope with the influx of injured, and the government has pledged to vote on emergency social measures today .

With rescue efforts ongoing and the full extent of the damage still unfolding, the crisis has drawn global attention as Venezuela faces one of its worst natural disasters in decades.

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Switzerland deploys rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela Switzerland will send emergency aid to Venezuela, which has been hit by two powerful earthquakes that have claimed the lives of at least 160 people. The Swiss plan to deploy a team of 80 rescue workers, eight search dogs and 18 tonnes of equipment. The Swiss Rescue Chains mission is to search for, extricate and rescue victims buried under the rubble following the earthquake, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) told Keystone-ATS on Thursday. As Venezuelan airspace is closed to most European airlines, arrangements are currently being made to organise a charter flight as soon as possible. For the time being, the rescue team is scheduled to depart from Zurich Airport at 2:00 am on the night of Thursday to Friday, Dominik Stillhart, the governments delegate for humanitarian aid, told Swiss public television RTS at 12:30. One runway at Caracas International Airport is reportedly still operational. Humanitarian staff are in close contact and coordinating with the ...

swissinfo · about 2 hours ago

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cphpost · about 2 hours ago

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nltimes.nl · about 2 hours ago

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gdeltproject.org · about 2 hours ago

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aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

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euronews · about 2 hours ago

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euronews · about 2 hours ago

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mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago

🇺🇳🤝🇻🇪- A unified NATO partnership will deploy the following personnel to Venezuela to assist with search and rescue operations: 🇪🇸⚡️ — Spain has prepared 55 army rescuers to respond to the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela. 🇳🇱⚡️ — The Netherlands will dispatch a team to Venezuela and allocate approximately €2 million to deploy rescue workers, search dogs, and equipment. 🇫🇷⚡️ — A team of 85 French specialists in search-and-rescue operations is being sent to Venezuela immediately. 🇮🇹⚡️- Italy is to provide operational contribution in response to the international rescue request to prepare the departure today of an advanced team which, operators from the Regional Health Services and Firefighters, coordinated by the Department of Civil Protection. 🇺🇸⚡️ — Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated regarding Venezuela: "We are already deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles. Additional teams will be added. The most immediate requirement at this time is search and rescue efforts."

telegram bot · about 2 hours ago

Cyprus offers condolences to Venezuela after earthquakes kill 164 Cyprus has expressed solidarity with Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 164 people and caused widespread destruction. In its statement issued on Thursday, the foreign ministry said it was deeply shocked by the loss of life and devastation caused by the disaster, which struck northern Venezuela and triggered extensive damage in several areas, […]

cyprus mail · about 2 hours ago

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observador · about 2 hours ago

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observador · about 2 hours ago

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observador · about 2 hours ago

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hotnews.ro · about 2 hours ago

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expansion · about 2 hours ago

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le monde · about 2 hours ago

7.1 magnitude quake strikes Venezuela coast, sparking tsunami alerts The US Geological Survey said a powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor struck near the coastal community of Moron on Wednesday afternoon, prompting authorities to issue localized tsunami warnings for Venezuela and nearby Caribbean islands while shaken residents evacuated swaying high-rise buildings in the capital.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Venezuela declares emergency after twin earthquakes devastate coast Venezuelas Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a national state of emergency late Wednesday after a powerful 7.2 foreshock and 7.5 mainshock struck the northern Caribbean coast, causing widespread structural damage and triggering regional tsunami warnings.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Trump says US ready to assist Venezuela after deadly earthquakes US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington stands ready to provide immediate assistance to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the South American nation, with Vice President Delcy Rodriguez confirming at least 32 fatalities and some 700 injuries while thanking the US for its offer of solidarity.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Venezuelas Rodriguez thanks Erdoğan for solidarity after earthquakes Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people for their solidarity following twin earthquakes that struck Venezuelas northern coast. At least 32 people have died and 700 were injured, with a state of emergency declared.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing 164 and injuring more than 950 Twenty aftershocks followed the twin earthquakes on Thursday.

thejournal · about 2 hours ago

Two Massive Earthquakes Struck Venezuela. Thousands Are Feared Dead The countrys interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday following shocks measuring 7.5 magnitude after two quakes hit in less than a minute.

wired.com · about 2 hours ago

Erdogan offers condolences to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye stands by Venezuela after twin earthquakes killed 32 people and injured 700 along the countrys northern Caribbean coast, extending condolences to the South American nation via social media on Thursday.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Türkiye extends condolences to Venezuela after earthquakes Communications Director Burhanettin Duran and Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus on Thursday expressed solidarity with Venezuela following successive earthquakes that struck the South American nation, emphasizing Ankaras unwavering commitment to support recovery efforts during the challenging period.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 164, nearly 1,000 injured The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuelas northern Caribbean coast has risen to 164, with 971 people injured. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes were among the most powerful to hit the country in over 100 years, triggering a national state of emergency.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Venezuela Thanks Putin for Solidarity and Support After Deadly Quakes Wednesday nights 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

themoscowtimes · about 2 hours ago