- Earthquakes caused panic in urban centres including Caracas, which is located in the complex tectonic zones of the Caribbean region.
- 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.
An earthquake occurred in Caracas on June 1, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency.
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What happened
An earthquake occurred in Caracas on June 1, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Delcy Rodriguez reported damage from the quakes in Caracas.1 source
Earthquake in Caracas prompts state of emergency declaration.1 source
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Earthquakes struck west of Caracas, Venezuela, prompting the Interior Minister to address the national crisis.Also in this story
- Earthquakes continue to affect the coast of Venezuela, prompting officials to address the resulting crisis in specific neighborhoods.
- A building was destroyed in the Altamira neighborhood of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
- Earthquakes affected regions far away from the epicenter, specifically impacting Altamira on June 24, 2026.
- Diosdado Cabello warned about gas supply accidents and Delcy Rodriguez reported airport closure due to damage in Caracas.
The entities involved
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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.
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Caracas
capital and largest city of Venezuela
Related events
- Earthquakes impacted the region including Caracas, La Guaira, and Colombia. International aid mobilized for the crisis.
- Delcy Rodríguez led a nationwide event in Caracas.
- Severe earthquake damage has occurred in La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, leading to calls for international emergency relief funds.
- 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.
- Reports on general events occurring in Caracas.