On the evening of 24 June 2026, a major “doublet” earthquake struck Venezuela.
It is one of the strongest seismic events recorded in the country in over a century.
Two powerful earthquakes occurred within just 40 seconds.
Significant destruction has been reported in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas.
Dozens of residential and commercial buildings have collapsed into rubble.
Caracas International Airport has been closed entirely due to severe structural damage.