Caracas, June 25, 2026 (AFP) - Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic

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2026-06-25

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to crumble, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. The quakes triggered panic in Caracas, driving people into the streets. It remained unknown if there were fatalities, but some people were injured and buildings had collapsed, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said. "The stairs came away, the whole wall......

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