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Jun 24, 2026

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and closing main airport

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast and capital Caracas within a minute of each other on June 24, 2026, causing buildings to collapse, damaging the international airport at Maiquetía, and prompting authorities to cancel classes and close the airport.

Jun 24, 2026·5 sources
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  • ▪At least three buildings partially collapsed in the eastern Caracas neighborhoods of Altamira and Los Palos Grandes following the earthquakes.
  • ▪The magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck 39 to 40 seconds after the first quake, with its epicenter located near Yumare or Morón.
  • ▪Acting President Delcy Rodríguez faced criticism from politicians and citizens for failing to address the nation within three hours of the earthquakes.

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