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2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas

2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas
NPR News Thursday 25 June 2026, 03:11 UTC By Emma Bowman 1 min read
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A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1900.(Image credit: Juan Barreto)

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1900.

(Image credit: Juan Barreto)

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