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7.2 and 7.5 earthquake in Venezuela

Posted by Eji1700
Tags: venezuela, disasters.natural, earthquakes, deaths, author.vanessa buschschluter, source.bbc
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjegdqw5d3yo

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Title
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Venezuela as buildings shake in Caracas
Published
Jun 24 2026
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99 words

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    Article has been updating. Looks like back to back within seconds. Massive tragedy. Edit It's really bad. Entire high rise apartment buildings collapsed bad. Obviously a lot of footage out there,...

    Article has been updating. Looks like back to back within seconds. Massive tragedy.

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    The first 7.2-magnitude quake was followed just 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), with witnesses reporting tremors in neighbouring Colombia as well.

    Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, and has appointed a general to oversee the emergency response.

    The USGS said "high casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread".

    There's a 44% chance of more than 10,000 fatalities and a 30% chance of more than 100,000, the USGS added, with a significant risk of landslides and liquefaction on the ground.

    It's really bad. Entire high rise apartment buildings collapsed bad. Obviously a lot of footage out there, some more disturbing than others.

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