Twin earthquakes kill 32, injure 700+ in Venezuela's Caracas; no direct impact on Nigeria reported
Powerful twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, killing 32 people and injuring over 700, according to interim president Delcy Rodriguez. The quakes collapsed buildings in Caracas, including a 22-story tower in the Altamira neighborhood, forced the closure of Maiquetia International Airport, and triggered panic that sent residents into the streets. Aftershocks continued, with gas supplies cut to some structures as a precaution.
While the disaster caused severe damage in Venezuela’s Capital District and neighboring states of Trujillo, Carabobo, Miranda, and La Guaira, no reports indicate any direct effect on Nigeria. The event underscores the importance of robust emergency response systems, a topic relevant to all nations facing natural hazards.
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