7.5-Magnitude Quake Is Largest to Hit Venezuela in More Than a Century

NYT World Thursday 25 June 2026, 03:44 UTC By Amy Graff 1 min read

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The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that it could be far deadlier than a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country in 1900.

The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that it could be far deadlier than a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country in 1900. [Image text:] ARUBA Willemstad Punto Fijo Maracaibo Valendia Barguisimeto Epicenter Magnitude7.2 earthquake San Carlos June24 at 6:04 p.m delZulia Merida Arauca

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7.5-Magnitude Quake Is Largest to Hit Venezuela in More Than a Century

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