Venezuelans search for survivors after two earthquakes kill at least 235
Two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, killing at least 235 people and injuring around 4,300, with rescue efforts ongoing to find and rescue those trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings. The earthquakes, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused widespread destruction and triggered powerful aftershocks, with the area being declared a disaster zone. Global support has poured in, with several countries offering aid, specialists, and rescue teams to help Venezuela recover from the disaster.
- ▪At least 235 people have been killed and around 4,300 injured in the earthquakes.
- ▪The earthquakes were measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, with the area being declared a disaster zone.
- ▪The international airport in La Guaira has been closed due to serious damage, threatening to complicate relief efforts.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after earthquakes kill at least 235 — New York Post
- ▪ Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188 — Korea Times
- ▪ Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235 — BBC World
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| Publication time | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:47:16 +0200 |
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A man walks past damaged buildings in the aftermath of earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 25, 2026. MAXWELL BRICENO / REUTERS Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday, June 25, to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 235 people. Buildings cracked, crumbled, and tilted precariously after the quakes, which the United States Geological Survey measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit northern Venezuela within less than a minute of each other on Wednesday night. Powerful aftershocks could still be felt Thursday, and Health Minister Carlos Alvarado reported the death toll had risen to at least 235, with around 4,300 people injured.
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