Operation Amistad: India reiterates commitment to stand by earthquake-hit Venezuela

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor caused panic in Caracas and was also felt in Colombia. The event was followed by several aftershocks. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck north-central Venezuela near Caracas, causing panic and visible damage including cracked walls and shattered glass. The quake, centered at Montalban at a shallow depth of 13 km, also caused tremors in Colombia. Authorities issued a tsunami threat for Puerto Rico and US/BVI, warning islands off the Venezuelan coast could face hazardous waves. No casualties have been reported as emergency agencies assess the situation for aftershocks. Earthquakes struck Japan and Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon. A 7.1 magnitude quake in Venezuela prompted a tsunami warning for the Caribbean, specifically affecting Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands due to potential sea level fluctuations. No tsunami threat has been announced for the US coast. Scientists analyzed both events. A powerfuel 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), swaying buildings and homes in the capital of Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake's epicenter was west of the community of Moron, located along the country’s Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometers (104 miles) from Caracas. The quake had a depth of 13 kilomoters. People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas, but there were no official reports damages or injuries or so far. Published - June 25, 2026 04:33