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WorldPublished: 25 June 2026 at 02:36

Venezuela Hit by 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, shaking buildings and causing power outages in the capital Caracas.

Foto: The New York Times

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Venezuela on Tuesday, with its epicenter located near the northern coast of the country. Residents in the capital, Caracas, reported that buildings shook and electricity was knocked out. Images shared on social media showed damaged structures and people gathering in the streets, fearing aftershocks. No official information on casualties or the full extent of damage has been released yet.

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