Event
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela within a minute of each other on 24 June 2026, causing widespread damage and building collapses in and around Caracas. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency, reporting at least 32 deaths and 700 injuries, with the toll expected to rise. The US, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced the immediate deployment of search and rescue teams and humanitarian assistance. China and Spain also pledged support. Infrastructure including Simon Bolivar International Airport, subway services, and natural gas supplies were disrupted.
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Two powerful earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026, causing widespread structural damage in Caracas and prompting immediate humanitarian assistance from Washington, Beijing, and Madrid.
Background
On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela within approximately one minute of each other, with epicentres located west of Moron on the Caribbean coast near Caracas. The tremors caused widespread structural damage, building collapses, and infrastructure failures, including the closure of Simon Bolivar International Airport and disruptions to subway and natural gas services. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency, reporting at least 32 deaths and 700 injuries, while describing the state of La Guaira as a "disaster zone". In response, the United States, China, and Spain have pledged immediate humanitarian assistance and rescue support, with the US confirming the deployment of search and rescue teams and medical resources.
On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela within approximately one minute of each other, with epicentres located west of Moron on the Caribbean coast near Caracas. The tremors caused widespread structural damage, building collapse
Fact cards
Key entities: Venezuela, Caracas, United States, China, Spain, Delcy Rodriguez, Marco Rubio, Simon Bolivar International Airport.
24 June 2026, shortly after 18:00 local time: Two earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) strike Venezuela within a minute of each other near Moron, west of Caracas. 24 June 2026: US Geological Survey revises the magnitude of the first quake to 7.2 (depth 22km) and confirms the seco
Timeline
Two earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) strike Venezuela within a minute of each other near Moron, west of Caracas.
US Geological Survey revises the magnitude of the first quake to 7.2 (depth 22km) and confirms the second quake at 7.5 (depth 10km).
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declares a state of emergency, reports 32 deaths and 700 injuries, and cancels school classes.
Simon Bolivar International Airport closes; subway and natural gas services in Caracas are interrupted.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms the immediate deployment of US search and rescue teams and humanitarian aid.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun states China is willing to provide help, confirming no Chinese casualties.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares offer full support and emergency aid supplies.