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Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake recorded coast of Venezuela

The quake triggered a tsunami warning.

Published June 24, 2026, 11:04 PM
Updated June 24, 2026, 11:10 PM4.9K
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 Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake recorded coast of Venezuela

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, rattling buildings in the capital and triggering a tsunami warning.

There were reports of damage and injuries in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, according to authorities.

The epicenter of the quake was located in Montalban,Venezuela, about 130 miles east of the capital, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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