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Venezuela earthquake highlights: Over 160 people dead, 11,000 reported missing; La Guaira declared ‘disaster zone’
Venezuela earthquake highlights: Powerful quakes, followed by more than 30 aftershocks, have killed at least 164 people so far. Many others are still trapped under rubble as rescue operations continue. Authorities and emergency teams were working through damaged areas.
- 8:49 AM IST, June 26Updates to this live blog have ended
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- 1:13 AM IST, June 25Venezuela earthquake LIVE: Israel expresses condolences to Venezuelan people, says ‘identifying possibilities to provide aid’
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- 9:55 PM IST, June 25UN human rights head offers condolences
- 9:54 PM IST, June 25Mexico dispatches emergency responders
- 9:48 PM IST, June 25Pope sends €100,000 emergency aid
- 9:48 PM IST, June 25Qatar PM calls Delcy Rodriguez, offers condolences after quakes
- 8:36 PM IST, June 25Venezuela appeals for masks, drinking water, aid, amid rescue efforts
- 8:31 PM IST, June 25Iran ‘deeply saddened’ by Venezuela quake, pledges support
- 8:29 PM IST, June 25Shell confirms all employees safe after Venezuela earthquakes
- 8:17 PM IST, June 25Visuals of ‘disaster zone’ La Guaira from the air
- 8:15 PM IST, June 25UN says Venezuela quake response needs 'massive collective effort'
- 8:00 PM IST, June 25UK, Italy among European countries pledging support
- 7:39 PM IST, June 25Missing persons report rises to 11,000 via online tracker: Report
- 6:57 PM IST, June 25Venezuela says UN-certified specialists joining rescue efforts
- 6:44 PM IST, June 25X user creates reporting tool for quake-hit Venezuela
- 6:43 PM IST, June 25Putin's message of support as rescue operations continue
- 6:42 PM IST, June 2580 Swiss experts headed to Venezuela as rescue efforts intensify
- 6:41 PM IST, June 25Venezuela ill-equipped to handle scale of earthquake disaster, reporter says
- 6:40 PM IST, June 25Ukraine expresses solidarity after deadly earthquakes
- 6:39 PM IST, June 25‘People trapped in rubble’ top concern, Rubio says
- 6:01 PM IST, June 25Czech Republic PM offers humanitarian support after quakes
- 5:51 PM IST, June 25UN calls for full media access amid earthquake emergency
- 5:40 PM IST, June 25Venezuela telecom firm offers free internet, phone services for 48 hours
- 5:35 PM IST, June 25US to assess Venezuela quake damage in 48 hours, Rubio says
- 5:34 PM IST, June 2554 Spanish army rescuers on standby for disaster response
- 5:32 PM IST, June 25Schools shut, courts suspended after powerful earthquakes in Venezuela
- 5:24 PM IST, June 25Oil giant Chevron says all staff safe after quakes
- 5:21 PM IST, June 2585 French rescuers deployed to Venezuela after earthquakes, Macron says
- 5:18 PM IST, June 25Seismologist warns of ‘very dangerous’ recovery amid aftershocks
- 5:07 PM IST, June 25US pledges ‘big, fast, effective’ aid for Venezuela earthquake relief
- 5:03 PM IST, June 25Visuals from the aftermath of the Venezuela earthquake
- 4:44 PM IST, June 25UN-coordinated rescue teams on the way, says President
- 4:24 PM IST, June 25Around 30 aftershocks recorded after twin earthquakes, says Rodríguez
- 4:23 PM IST, June 25Rescue teams redeployed to hard-hit La Guaira
- 3:48 PM IST, June 25France to deploy 85 rescue workers
- 3:45 PM IST, June 25Death toll rises to 164, nearly 1,000 injured
- 3:44 PM IST, June 25Photo captures scale of destruction in La Guaira
- 3:24 PM IST, June 25Thousands feared trapped as rescuers search collapsed buildings
- 3:09 PM IST, June 25Germany says six military aircraft ready to aid in the relief mission
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- 2:18 PM IST, June 25EU activates satellite monitoring, says ready to expand aid
- 2:13 PM IST, June 25Germany offers 6 military planes for relief efforts
- 2:04 PM IST, June 25Most powerful earthquake to hit the country since 1900, says USGS data
- 1:49 PM IST, June 25Cellphone services disrupted in parts of country
- 1:42 PM IST, June 25President Rodríguez speaks with US' Marco Rubio on call
- 1:24 PM IST, June 25Interim President thanks India for support
- 1:03 PM IST, June 25China offers assistance, reports no casualties among its citizens
- 12:18 PM IST, June 25Mexico, Cuba, and El Salvador leaders react to deadly quakes
- 12:05 PM IST, June 25Image shows damage at country's main airport
- 11:56 AM IST, June 25No immediate damage reported at key oil facilities
- 11:40 AM IST, June 25USGS warns death toll could rise up to 1,00,000, says report
- 11:36 AM IST, June 25US to send search-and-rescue teams, humanitarian aid
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- 10:45 AM IST, June 25Death toll rises to 32, over 700 injured
- 10:30 AM IST, June 25Venezuelan acting President declares state of emergency
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- 10:21 AM IST, June 25People remain in street after strong twin quakes
- 10:19 AM IST, June 25Rescue operations in Caracas
- 10:13 AM IST, June 253 dead after building collapse in Caracas, rescue operations completed
- 10:09 AM IST, June 25PM Modi offers support to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
- 10:03 AM IST, June 25Healthcare workers mobilised for rescue efforts
Venezuela earthquake highlights: Updates to this live blog have ended. Track today's updates in our latest live blog here. Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. It caused significant damage across several states, collapsing buildings and forcing residents to flee into the streets in panic. The back-to-back tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, were felt across a vast region. At least 164 people have died so far with the number expected to rise....Read More
At least 11,000 people have been reported missing after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, according to an online registry launched by a political opposition group, Al Jazeera reported.
In a brief address to the nation late Wednesday, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said the earthquakes had caused damage in multiple states, though officials were still assessing the extent of the destruction, reported the Associated Press.
She did not provide figures on the number of damaged homes and buildings or report any casualties or injuries. However, Rodríguez appealed to citizens to remain composed as rescue and assessment efforts continued.
“We urge our population to remain calm,” Rodríguez said. “We urge unity.”
Airport shut, classes suspended
Among the critical infrastructure affected was Venezuela’s main aviation hub, Simón Bolívar International Airport, which suffered significant damage and was forced to suspend operations, according to Rodríguez.
She also said classes would be cancelled for several days as officials assessed the impact of the disaster and worked to ensure public safety.
Buildings evacuated
The earthquakes were among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century. Residents in Caracas rushed out of swaying buildings as the tremors struck, with many witnessing collapsed walls that exposed furniture and interiors to the street, reported AP.
Columns of dust rose over parts of the capital, including neighbourhoods where restaurants and businesses are usually crowded during the evening hours.
The shaking was felt far beyond Venezuela’s borders. Buildings were evacuated in parts of Brazil’s Amazon region, roughly 1,700 kilometres from Caracas, the report added.
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