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Venezuela Earthquake: Moment Caracas Was Hit by Two Earthquake, Videos Show Residents Running for Safety

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Videos from Venezuela captured the terrifying moment powerful back-to-back earthquakes shook the country's Caribbean coast on Thursday, triggering panic in Caracas and nearby coastal areas.

Early readings from the US Geological Survey placed the stronger earthquake at magnitude 7.5, after an earlier 7.1-magnitude tremor struck near Morón, west of Caracas. Both quakes were shallow, causing intense shaking close to the surface and raising fears of major structural damage.

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On Thursday, Venezuela's Caribbean coast was hit by powerful back-to-back earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.5 tremor, causing widespread panic, structural damage in Caracas, and prompting USGS warnings of probable high casualties.
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Venezuela Earthquake Moment Caracas Was Hit by Two Earthquake Videos Show Residents Running for Safety

Footage from Caracas showed residents rushing out of apartment buildings and gathering on streets as buildings swayed. Screams could be heard in several clips, while dust rose from damaged structures. Debris was seen outside homes and commercial buildings after sections of walls and ceilings collapsed.

Videos from the Altamira area showed people standing outside residential blocks, unwilling to return indoors as aftershocks remained a concern. Other clips showed fallen plaster, broken furniture and exposed interiors inside damaged homes.

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The shaking was felt across Caracas, where buildings were reported to have collapsed. Residents were also heard calling for help from beneath rubble in some affected areas, while reports said petrol supplies had been cut off.

Panic was reported near Simón Bolívar International Airport in La Guaira, north of Caracas. Footage appearing to be from inside the terminal showed passengers running for cover as ceiling material fell during the tremors.

The earthquakes struck on a public holiday, when many residents were at home. People living in high-rise buildings ran down stairwells, while others stayed outside in open spaces, fearing weakened structures could collapse further.

Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the tremors were felt in several states. He said authorities had received reports of damaged homes and buildings in parts of Caracas, including Altamira, and urged residents to leave their homes and avoid entering weakened structures.

"Some people may be desperate, but we are acting according to protocols to activate aid and rescue efforts," Cabello said, adding that emergency teams were being sent to the worst-hit areas.

Hospitals in Caracas were placed on alert as officials prepared for injured residents. At Hospital de Clínicas, staff were reportedly asked to extend night shifts, while videos from inside the facility showed loose ceiling panels and plaster scattered across hallways.

The US Embassy in Caracas said it was closely monitoring the aftermath of the earthquake. In a post on X, it urged people to avoid damaged areas, not enter damaged buildings, follow local media updates and seek secure shelter.

Authorities have not yet released a confirmed national casualty figure. Local officials in Chacao, a district of Caracas, said fatalities had been reported, but did not provide a number. Rescue teams are continuing to assess collapsed buildings, road access and damage to critical infrastructure.

The USGS warned that high casualties and extensive damage were probable after the second mainshock. Its preliminary assessment estimated a 44% chance of more than 10,000 fatalities and a 30% chance of more than 100,000 deaths, though these are model-based projections and not confirmed casualty figures.

The full extent of the damage and loss of life remains unclear as rescue operations continue in Caracas, La Guaira and other affected areas.

Published On June 25, 2026
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