On June 24, 2026, powerful earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes hit near Morón in Yaracuy state, just 39 seconds apart, shaking Caracas, coastal La Guaira, and beyond into Colombia.

Two powerful earthquakes left  buildings collapsed, families trapped beneath the rubble, and desperate loved ones searching for survivors.

The quakes killed at least 32 people, injured over 700, toppled buildings, and shut down Simón Bolívar International Airport, prompting acting president Delcy Rodríguez to declare a state of emergency and suspend classes and transit.

The U.S. Geological Survey has warned the disaster could ultimately claim between 10,000 and 100,000 lives, though officials have not yet confirmed a death toll. (Reuters)