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A doublet earthquake, consisting of a 7.2 foreshock and a 7.5 mainshock, strikes Yaracuy, Venezuela.

2026 Venezuela earthquakes — A doublet earthquake, consisting of a 7.2 foreshock and a 7.5 mainshock, strikes Yaracuy, Venezuela. Severe damage and collapsed buildings are recorded in Caracas, with casualties

Published June 24, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Venezuela earthquakes.

A doublet earthquake, consisting of a 7.2 foreshock and a 7.5 mainshock, strikes Yaracuy, Venezuela. Severe damage and collapsed buildings are recorded in Caracas, with casualties being unknown. [https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-earthquake-caracas-7179acaee70a9c543f953852f15d4814 (AP)] [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/world/americas/earthquake-venezuela.html ( The New York Times )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-06-24).