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Earthquakes hit Caracas region, causing building collapses

Powerful tremors struck the Caracas region of Venezuela during a public holiday on June 25. Reports indicate that several buildings collapsed, leading to reports of individuals trapped under debris.

Amalgamated from NDTV (opens in new tab), Indian Express (opens in new tab)

The Caracas region of Venezuela was hit by powerful tremors on June 25, 2026, during a public holiday. According to NDTV, the seismic activity caused multiple buildings to topple and left people trapped beneath the rubble in several locations.

The Indian Express reported that footage shows residents fleeing as structures collapsed throughout the area. Both news outlets confirmed significant structural damage following the quakes, with images and video evidence showing the impact on local infrastructure.