Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck Venezuela on June 25, 2026. Hundreds of people are believed to be trapped beneath collapsed structures, prompting a massive rescue effort. A state of emergency has been declared as international teams and humanitarian aid begin arriving in the affected region.
- ▪The twin quakes, recorded at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on June 25, 2026.
- ▪Hundreds of residents are thought to be trapped under rubble from collapsed buildings.
- ▪The Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency in response to the disaster.
- ▪International rescue teams and humanitarian aid have started to reach the affected areas.
- ▪Emergency crews are racing to locate and extract survivors from the debris.
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