Strong back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela causing serious damage; ministries mobilize to help

Rescuers search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on the evening of June 24, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. The quakes drove residents of the capital, Caracas, into the streets.

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By Javier Bolaños - Posted at The Christian Post:

Published June 24, 2026

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) shook northern Venezuela on Wednesday, with the epicenter near the city of Maiquetía. The first images reveal severe infrastructure destruction, as reported by Diario Cristiano Internacional in its initial coverage of this emergency.

The earthquake also caused the issuance of a preventive tsunami alert for several coastal areas of the Caribbean.

The seismic event, recorded at 6:15 p.m. local time, consisted of two consecutive movements that strongly affected multiple states of the country. Regions such as Yaracuy, Barquisimeto, Valencia and the coastal area of Miranda felt the waves, followed by a series of aftershocks.

In addition to the physical emergency, there was a crisis of basic services, experiencing prolonged power cuts and the fall of internet service.

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See also:

• Devastating number of deaths after two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, Evangelical Focus
• Christian organisations step up efforts after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Evangelical Focus
• Venezuela earthquakes: Christian group responds as toll rises (Christian Post)