Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29am on 25 Jun 2026,Thursday International
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela within 39 seconds, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700. The powerful tremors caused widespread destruction in the capital, Caracas, and the coastal state of La Guaira, collapsing buildings, damaging roads, and forcing thousands to flee into the streets. Rescue teams continued searching through the rubble overnight as aftershocks rattled the region. Authorities declared a state of emergency, while the US Geological Survey warned the final death toll could rise significantly. Survivors described the devastation as "like a horror movie" as families waited anxiously for missing loved ones. (PC: India Today)
