{"id":1068,"date":"2026-06-24T23:38:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T23:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1068"},"modified":"2026-06-24T23:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T23:38:55","slug":"back-to-back-powerful-earthquakes-hit-venezuela-collapsing-buildings-in-the-capital-of-caracas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1068","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) \u2014 Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hammered Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1066\">Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia\u2019s presidential runoff election<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and its epicenter was west of the community of Mor\u00f3n,, located along the country\u2019s Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometers (104 miles) west of Caracas. The quake had a depth of 13 kilometers (8 miles).<\/p>\n<p>Minutes later, the USGS reported an even larger 7.5-magnitude earthquake. The second quake had a depth of 10 kilometers and its epicenter was 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Mor\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n<p>People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas and remained outside, many visibly shocked as they saw entire walls that had collapsed, making furniture visible from the street. Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1064\">Ukraine\u2019s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the quake could be felt in several states, adding that the Altamira neighborhood in Caracas had \u201calarming situations\u201d with collapsed homes and buildings. He urged people to remain outside as aftershocks could further damage some structures.<\/p>\n<p>He also suggested people were injured in the earthquake, asking motorists to clear to give way to ambulances and other emergency vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand that some people may be desperate, but we are acting according to protocols to activate aid and rescue efforts to help those who need it most,\u201d Cabello said on state television. \u201cBe very careful with children and the elderly; call each other and check that no one has been harmed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1062\">European heat wave triggers health warnings from London to Milan as temperatures rise even higher<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back-to-back powerful earthquakes have hammered Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and its epicenter was west of the community of Mor\u00f3n,, located along the country\u2019s Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometers (104 miles) west of Caracas. The quake had a depth of 13 kilometers. Minutes later, the USGS reported an even larger 7.5-magnitude earthquake. The second quake had a depth of 10 kilometers and its epicenter was 16 kilometers 0southwest of Mor\u00f3n. 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