INTERNATIONAL — June 25, 2026
Two Strong Earthquakes Strike Venezuela Near Caracas
Rescue operations continue as Interim President Delcy Rodríguez declares a state of emergency, with the US Geological Survey estimating possible casualties between 10,000 and 100,000 and the United States offering aid.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Pajhwok, Ariana News, ToloNews and 2 more — 2 min read

Two consecutive earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck west of Caracas, Venezuela, near Morón on the Caribbean coast. The tremors caused multiple buildings to collapse and left people trapped under rubble.
The US Geological Survey has estimated possible casualties between 10,000 and 100,000. Rescue operations are ongoing across affected areas, and a state of emergency has been declared.
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez warned that the death toll could rise further amid ongoing challenges. Reports of casualties vary, with some indicating at least 32 killed and over 700 injured while another reports 164 deaths and 971 injured.
A tsunami warning for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands was issued after the quakes but canceled within an hour. US President Donald Trump offered assistance to Venezuela in the aftermath.
Rescue teams continue to search collapsed structures as authorities monitor for aftershocks.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
6 independent sources corroborate the core event of two major earthquakes striking Venezuela with consistent details on magnitude, timing, and location from USGS references. Casualty figures vary across reports but do not undermine confirmation of the event itself; on-record statements from named officials (Delcy Rodriguez) provide attributable facts.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Amu TV: "devastating and deadly earthquakes", "devastating death toll" - these phrases add emotional emphasis and hyperbolic framing to the casualty descriptions beyond neutral reporting.; Ariana News: "heavy casualties", "extensive damage", "very wide" scope of disaster; these phrases introduce emotional weight and emphasize scale without providing confirmed figures or sources beyond initial estimates.; Khaama Press: "risen sharply", "potentially catastrophic", "raising concerns" — these phrases add emotional weight and imply negative outcomes without direct evidence, mixing factual reporting with mild advocacy for concern.; Pajhwok: "mass casualties feared", "extremely high casualties and widespread destruction", "potentially severe casualties and extensive damage" – these phrases use alarmist and emotionally loaded language to emphasize the scale of the disaster beyond neutral reporting.; ToloNews: "devastating earthquake", "extensive damage", "sensitive moment" – these phrases add emotional weight and dramatic framing to the reporting of facts.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck approximately 160-168 km west of Caracas near Morón.
- USGS provided magnitude, location, and high casualty risk estimates.
- Delcy Rodriguez is interim president and declared a state of emergency.
- Rescue operations are ongoing with reports of collapsed buildings.
- No tsunami warning remained in effect after initial alert.
Where reports differ
- Reported death toll varies: 32 (Amu TV, ToloNews) versus 164 (Khaama Press); several sources state no official figures released yet.
- Injury counts differ: over 700 (Amu TV, ToloNews) versus 971 (Khaama Press); local reports mention 22 injured in Falcón state.
- Specific local details such as 15 missing in Falcón and 18 survivors rescued from one building appear only in Ariana News and Pajhwok.
Filed by 6 outlets
Khaama Press
Originating
Framed
Framed
Pajhwok
Framed
Framed
Ariana News
Framed
Framed
ToloNews
Framed
Framed
Amu TV
Framed
Framed
Hurriyat
Reported straight
Reported straight
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International — Venezuela, Earthquake, Caracas, USGS, Delcy Rodriguez
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