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Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Geological Survey and other sources, such as KPRC 2 Houston.
A significant seismic event has occurred in Venezuela, with back-to-back powerful earthquakes hitting the country. The earthquakes caused damage in the capital city of Caracas, including the collapse of buildings. The earthquakes' impact is known to have affected the Caribbean coast area of Venezuela.
Details about the epicenter of the first earthquake are available, indicating it was located west of the community of Morón. S. Geological Survey and other sources, such as KPRC 2 Houston.
Readers can refer to these sources for more details about the event.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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