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Surface earthquake, with epicenter in Montalbán, felt in much of the country and caused panic scenes in Caracas
7.2th magnitude earthquake shakes central Venezuela
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The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 13.2 kilometres, so it was classified as a surface earthquake, according to USGS information. Many people of Caracas went out to the streets to guard themselves in the midst of the strong teluric movement, while on social networks they began to circulate images of houses in which the shake dropped various objects. The earthquake, recorded in the north-west of Montalbán, in the centre of venezuela, was felt this Thursday in much of the country, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS).
Furthermore, Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 shakes the center of Venezuela. A 7.0-degree earthquake shook part of Venezuela on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24, and left several buildings destroyed in Caracas, as well as structures affected in other cities of the country. The authorities of the Venezuelan Government have not reported at the moment that they were injured as a result of the earthquake.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — The teluric movement was recorded at 18: 04 local time. ; The tsunami announcement was issued at 18: 40 local time for Puerto Rico and the Islands...
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The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 13.2 kilometres, so it was classified as a surface earthquake, according to USGS information.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMany people of Caracas went out to the streets to guard themselves in the midst of the strong teluric movement, while on social networks they began to circulate images of houses in which the shake dropped various objects.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe earthquake, recorded in the north-west of Montalbán, in the centre of venezuela, was felt this Thursday in much of the country, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS).
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesEarthquake of magnitude 7.2 shakes the center of Venezuela.
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An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 shook the central-northern region of Venezuela on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, causing panic scenes, the partial collapse of structures in the capital and the issuance of tsunami alerts for several Caribbean islands.
according to El Nacional (VE) — PortadaA 7.0-degree earthquake shook part of Venezuela on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24, and left several buildings destroyed in Caracas, as well as structures affected in other cities of the country.
according to Runrun.esThe authorities of the Venezuelan Government have not reported at the moment that they were injured as a result of the earthquake.
according to El Confidencial — Mundo
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- The teluric movement was recorded at 18: 04 local time.El Nacional (VE) — Portada
- The tsunami announcement was issued at 18: 40 local time for Puerto Rico and the Islands..El Universo (EC) — Noticias
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The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 13.2 kilometres, so it was classified as a surface earthquake, according to information from the..
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterRight sideThe epicenter of the tremor was located about 300 kilometres east of Caracas, the capital of the country, in the municipality of Montalbán, state of..
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterRight sideMany people of Caracas went out to the streets to guard themselves in the midst of the strong teluric movement, while on social networks..
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterRight sideEarthquake of magnitude 7.2 shakes the center of Venezuela.
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterRight sideThe earthquake, recorded in the northwest of Montalbán, in the center of venezuela, was felt this Thursday in much of the country, according to..
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