Venezuelan earthquakes
Coverage of Venezuelan earthquakes in the Nexus archive.
- Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to over 3,300 as L.A. County rescue crew heads home
The death toll from the June 24 Venezuelan earthquakes has exceeded 3,300 with over 16,000 injured. The earthquakes caused widespread damage in Caracas and left tens of thousands missing, prompting international rescue efforts.
- Venezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID
The US is responding to recent earthquakes in Venezuela, now considered an ally after the January deposal of President Nicolás Maduro. The Trump administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has deployed search and rescue teams and pledged a $150 million assistance fund.
- Fault that produced Venezuelan earthquakes is similar to San Andreas fault, Dr. Lucy Jones says
The recent earthquakes in Venezuela are compared to Southern California's San Andreas Fault, with seismologists warning about potential risks. Dr. Lucy Jones notes similarities between the fault systems.
- 🔴Death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes rises to at least 589, says interim president Rodriguez
The death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes has increased to at least 589, according to interim president Rodriguez.
- Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes
The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city deals with the aftermath of consecutive earthquakes. Rescues and prayers are highlighted a day after the tremors struck.