- Earthquakes struck near Caracas, leading to building collapses and reported damage in the capital.
- Earthquakes impacted Caracas, Venezuela, causing building collapses in a neighborhood.
- Earthquakes struck west of Caracas, Venezuela, prompting the Interior Minister to address the national crisis.
- A crisis in Caracas, Venezuela, prompted by earthquakes, has led to a state of emergency and international offers of aid.
An earthquake hit Caracas on June 24, 2026, prompting a state of emergency and leading to airport closures.
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An earthquake hit Caracas on June 24, 2026, prompting a state of emergency and leading to airport closures.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Ongoing situation following the initial earthquake event in Caracas.1 source
Quakes in Caracas, Venezuela, are felt strongly in Colombia.1 source
Earthquakes in Caracas led to building collapse and damage.1 source
Earthquake in Caracas prompts state of emergency and airport closures.1 source
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A crisis in Caracas, Venezuela, prompted by earthquakes, has led to a state of emergency and international offers of aid.Also in this story
- US government and companies are pursuing field development licenses and acquisitions to reduce reliance on imports.
- CRS and JRS coordinate relief efforts in Caracas, Venezuela, using U.S. funding and UN support to aid earthquake victims.
- Israel deploys a relief delegation to Venezuela as part of a joint mission reviewed by the NSC.
Within Earthquakes struck near Caracas, leading to building collapses and reported damage in the capital.
The entities involved
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Caracas
capital and largest city of Venezuela
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
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Delcy Rodriguez
Acting President of Venezuela since 2026
- U.S. strikes are underway in the region, involving the political working relationship with Delcy Rodriguez and a legal challenge regarding international law.
- Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela, addressed the UN General Assembly while Marco Rubio managed talks regarding the Chavista government.
Related events
- Caracas is under a state of emergency as emergency services coordinate a response to widespread infrastructure damage, including the suspension of the Metro and issues at the international airport.
- Earthquakes impacted the region including Caracas, La Guaira, and Colombia. International aid mobilized for the crisis.
- Simón Bolívar International Airport is damaged due to a major seismic event in Venezuela, leading to the coordination of an international aid response involving the Pan American Health Organization.
- Aid efforts are underway following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
- American Airlines is resuming nonstop service to Caracas, while United plans to enter the route in January 2027. Service is currently suspended due to airport closure.