Photos Show the Destruction in Venezuela From Twin Earthquakes

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People search for survivors while others try to salvage belongings in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, the state of La Guaira, some 30km north-west of Caracas, on June 25, 2026.

Two successive earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday evening, leaving at least 188 people dead and hundreds missing, and triggering a state of emergency and tsunami warnings. 

The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2, while the second, which followed in under a minute, had a magnitude of 7.5—the strongest to hit the country in over a century, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. The epicenter of the first quake was roughly 100 miles west of the capital in Caracas, while the second was located just under four miles east, about 19 miles away from the coastal town of Morón. 

The disaster has caused  extensive damage around the Latin American country. Buildings in Caracas collapsed, the country’s main international airport suffered “serious damage,” forcing it to close, and the state of La Guaira has been transformed into a “disaster zone,” among the widespread destruction, said Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The death toll and the extent of the reported damage are expected to rise as rescuers search heavily affected areas. 

Outpourings of support and condolences came from Venezuela’s neighbors and leaders around the world in the wake of the quakes. 

“The U.S.A. stands ready, willing, and able to help!” wrote President Donald Trump on Truth Social Wednesday night. “I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends.”