Venezuela Hit by Deadliest Earthquake in a Century

Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela's northern coast on June 24, 2026, killing 3,342 people and leaving thousands missing. The disaster injured 16,470 and displaced 17,345 from their homes, mostly around Caracas and La Guaira. It marks Venezuela's worst natural disaster since 1999 flash floods and deadliest earthquake in 100 years.