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Venezuela earthquakes add tragic new layer to the country’s humanitarian crisis

Venezuela has a well-documented vulnerability to earthquakes. The country sits on the boundary between the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates, resulting in routine tremors and causing historical earthquake disasters. But the experience of a “doublet”, a pair of 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes 40 seconds apart, on June 24 was…

The Conversation

920 dead, over 3,000 injured: Venezuela quake toll rises as rescuers race to find survivors

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 920 dead and nearly 3,360 injured following twin earthquakes. La Guaira state is severely impacted, with thousands missing and millions potentially affected. International rescue teams and aid, including India's 'Operation Amistad' and US assistance, are now arriving to support desperate search-and-rescue efforts amidst…

The Times of India

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Venezuela and its capital, Caracas, were rocked by two massive earthquake pulses on June 24, 2026, just seconds apart. The shaking from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 events caused buildings to collapse in cities across the northern part of the country, killing more than 1,400 people and trapping many more,…

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Dozens of international teams rushing to Venezuela

GENEVA - International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes, the United Nations said on Friday.

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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589 with almost 3,000 injured

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 589 dead and nearly 3,000 injured following two powerful earthquakes. The hardest-hit state, La Guaira, is now militarized as rescue efforts intensify for those trapped. International aid is arriving, with over 1,000 responders deploying globally to assist in the search for survivors amidst…

The Economic Times

The $10 Billion Twin Earthquakes: Venezuela Braces for a Historic Economic Blow

Venezuela's twin earthquakes may leave behind one of the costliest natural disasters in the country's history, with U.S. earthquake experts warning that the economic impact could reach as much as 7% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) as authorities race to assess the full extent of the devastation.

Latin Times

Venezuelans hunt for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Rescuers used heavy machinery and their bare hands on Friday in a race to save survivors of twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 235 people, hurt thousands and flattened scores of buildings. At the site of one of those flattened buildings, workers used sledgehammers to break the debris…

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Seismic doublet: the phenomenon that turned Venezuela's tragedy into catastrophe

On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake and, 39 seconds later, a second quake hit, feeding back into the first. But what exactly is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous?

Euronews

Dramatic moment woman pulled from rubble after Venezuela earthquake kills hundreds

Around 50,000 people have been reported missing after the twin earthquakes near Caracas

The Independent UK

U.S. Experts Warn Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes Could Leave More Than 10,000 Dead, Worst-Case Estimate Tops 100,000

Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes may ultimately leave more than 10,000 people dead, according to a new assessment by U.S. earthquake experts, who warn that the disaster has the potential to become one of the deadliest seismic events in modern Latin American history.

Latin Times

How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and trapping at least 200 in buildings

The Independent UK

Satellite images of Venezuela show devastation caused by double earthquake

Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed across Venezuela as the most powerful earthquake in a century hit the country

The Independent UK

What is a 'doublet' earthquake? The science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century

The two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, killing more than 180 people, were part of a seismic phenomenon known as a “doublet”. The twin tremors marked Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in more than a century and left the country grappling with widespread destruction.

The Times of India

Arts and humanities graduates earn less than those who didn't go to university

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 26: Papers discuss the scientific and political aspects of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Next: a new study sheds light on who makes the most money after university in the UK. Finally, we look at a heatwave headline that will make you giggle.

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The Independent UK

Venezuela earthquakes death toll climbs to 589 with 50,000 still missing

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Venezuela earthquakes: 589 confirmed dead so far as international rescue teams arrive – as it happened

“We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousands

International Business Times UK

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill at Least 235 as Families Await News and Rescuers Race Through Rubble

Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing at least 235 people and injuring over 4,300. Rescue teams race against time to find survivors amid widespread destruction.

The Independent UK

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

People in Venezuela and abroad are desperately searching for loved ones after two powerful earthquakes struck Wednesday evening

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Indians stand shoulder to shoulder with Venezuelans: Cong condoles loss of lives in twin quakes

India's Congress party has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, offering heartfelt condolences to victims and their families. The party emphasized India's solidarity with Venezuela during this tragic time, pledging humanitarian aid and full support for recovery efforts. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge conveyed profound grief, highlighting…

International Business Times UK

Venezuela Earthquake Horror: Woman Trapped Atop Destroyed Building Waves for Help as Search for Survivors Continues

Venezuela's powerful twin earthquakes triggered collapse and casualties, with viral footage showing a woman amid the ruins as rescue efforts continue

International Business Times UK

The 39-Second Disaster: Why Venezuela's Rare Twin Earthquakes Triggered Caribbean Tsunami Alerts

Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread disruption and triggering tsunami alerts across the Caribbean. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue operations amid ongoing aftershocks.

The Independent UK

Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 589 with over 50,000 missing and US military arrives for aid efforts

The support comes six months after US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro

The Economic Times

What we know about the foreign victims of Venezuela's quakes

Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed 235 lives, with foreign nationals confirmed among the deceased. Brazil reports two citizens lost, while Italy mourns an Italian-Venezuelan man. China confirms two nationals died, and Portugal tragically lost one citizen who succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital. Authorities are providing consular assistance…

The Independent UK

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors were helping each other dig through the rubble from back-to-back earthquakes

The Times of India

From baby to dog: Miracle rescues giving Venezuela hope after deadly earthquakes - watch

Amidst the devastation of twin earthquakes in Venezuela, remarkable rescues are offering glimmers of hope. Emergency workers and citizens are tirelessly searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings, with a baby and a 12-year-old boy among those miraculously pulled to safety. These uplifting moments contrast sharply with the rising death toll…

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