7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela, shaking buildings in the capital of Caracas

CatastropheVenezuela 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela June 25, 2026Advertisement A 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, swaying buildings and homes in the capital of Caracas. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter was located about 17 miles (28 kilometers) west of the community of Moron, located along the country's Caribbean coast, about 104 miles from Caracas. The quake had a depth of 13 kilometers. People evacuate buildings in Caracas Reports of tremors poured in from Caracas, where people evacuated swaying buildings. Several aftershocks followed the tremor, which was also felt in neighboring Colombia. The US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates. Edited by: Roshni Majumdar