Venezuela Disaster On Cam: 100,000 Feared Dead As Quakes Flatten Buildings, Wreck Airports | WATCH

Jun 25, 2026, 09:25:49 AM | TOI.in

Thousands of people are feared dead after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela just moments apart on June 24, triggering panic, collapsing buildings, and launching major rescue operations across the country. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the first quake measured 7.1 in magnitude and was followed just one minute later by an even stronger 7.5-magnitude earthquake. Both tremors were centered near the Caribbean coastal region west of Caracas and were felt across multiple Venezuelan states. Dramatic scenes emerged from the capital as residents fled swaying buildings, while walls collapsed and dust clouds filled the air. Witnesses described terrifying moments as the ground shook violently beneath them. Some residents compared the aftermath to a horror movie, while others said it was the strongest earthquake they had ever experienced. Authorities have urged people to remain outdoors due to the threat of aftershocks.