General · 26 June 2026

Venezuela quakes kill 235, injure over 4,300

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people and injuring more than 4,300. The second quake, a magnitude 7.5, was one of the strongest to hit the country in a century, causing buildings to collapse. A state of emergency has been declared, with rescue efforts continuing to find survivors.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 June 2026 at 7:01

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