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Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel

Al Jazeera Thursday 25 June 2026, 04:16 UTC 1 min read
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Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel Two powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, struck west of the Venezuela capital Caracas, causing widespread devastation. Interim President Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Experts warn the death toll could be in the thousands.

Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel Two powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, struck west of the Venezuela capital Caracas, causing widespread devastation. Interim President Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Experts warn the death toll could be in the thousands. Published On 25 Jun 2026
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