Buildings collapse as earthquake rocks Venezuela

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-24 · 23:59 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, approximately 160 km west of Caracas. The tremor, occurring at a depth of 13 km, caused buildings and houses to collapse in the capital. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello confirmed the damage on state television, but authorities did not immediately report any casualties. Protocols are reportedly being followed to gather further information on the impact of the earthquake.

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Authorities did not immediately report any casualties.

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Some buildings have been brought down [in Caracas], houses have collapsed.

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The earthquake registered at a magnitude 7.1.

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The earthquake brought down buildings in Caracas.

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A strong earthquake shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon.

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A strong ⁠earthquake shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, west of Caracas, bringing down buildings in the capital, though authorities did not immediately report any casualties.The earthquake registered at a magnitude 7.1, about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas, at a depth of 13km (eight ‌miles), according to the US Geological Survey.“Some buildings have been brought down [in Caracas], houses have collapsed,” Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on state television. He did not give any initial estimates of deaths or injuries, and said protocols were being followed to gather more information.

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