2 quakes hit Venezuela, causing building collapses in Caracas

June 25, 2026 / 10:41 AM

Sharjah 24: Two earthquakes, one measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale, struck Venezuela on Thursday, causing several buildings to collapse in the capital, Caracas, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The agency said the epicentres of the quakes were located west of the Caribbean coastal town of Morón at a depth of 13 kilometres. The US Tsunami Warning System issued an alert over the potential formation of tsunami waves affecting Puerto Rico and the US and British Virgin Islands, while also warning of dangerous waves that could hit islands near Venezuela’s coastline.

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela on Thursday, causing the collapse of several buildings and sparking panic in the capital, Caracas.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake's epicentre was located west of the coastal Caribbean town of Morón at a depth of 13 kilometres.

Residents were evacuated from buildings damaged by the tremor, while walls of several structures collapsed and clouds of dust rose over parts of the capital. The quake was also felt across a number of states.

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the Altamira district of Caracas had witnessed alarming conditions, with homes and buildings collapsing. He urged residents to remain outside buildings in anticipation of possible aftershocks that could cause further damage.

The US Tsunami Warning System issued an alert over the potential formation of tsunami waves affecting Puerto Rico and the US and British Virgin Islands, while also warning of dangerous waves that could strike islands off Venezuela's coast.

The USGS warned that the earthquake could result in significant casualties and extensive damage.