Two powerful earthquakes that occurred within 60 seconds in Venezuela reduced the capital Caracas to debris. Suspicion of death toll crossing lakhs amid treatment on roads, rescue in the dark and devastation? 11 horrifying pictures of the worst ‘doublet’ earthquake in 126 years.
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela within 60 seconds reduced the capital Caracas to debris. Suspicion of death toll crossing lakhs amid treatment on roads, rescue in the dark and devastation? 11 horrifying pictures of the worst ‘doublet’ earthquake in 126 years.
Earth trembled: Great destruction came after 126 years
Two back-to-back earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude in Venezuela have caused the biggest devastation in history.
Caracas Search and rescue operations continue at the STJ building in El Paradise. The arrival of a specialized canine is reported, in an effort to locate several people trapped under the rubble. #Venezuela #Earthquake #Terremoto pic.twitter.com/UBagfMqbPW
— Manoj Agrawal (@Manoj_Indore) June 25, 2026
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Hospitals on the streets: Medical centers turned into debris
Due to the collapse of buildings of big hospitals, injured patients and people lying in wheelchairs have to be treated on the open roads.
I have seen this video from the Airport of Maiquetia. dios mio…STRUCTURAS COLLAPSADAS IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA, TRAC TERREMOTO DE MAGNITUD 7,1 ESTE MIÉRCOLES. pic.twitter.com/MyO0JQY2cc
Someone ran away on the bike wearing only shorts, while someone was seen looking for a safe place with his child in his lap. 24, 2026
Rescue in the dark: lights stopped, search in the debris
Power has failed in most parts of the country. Rescue teams and local people are searching for lives from the debris amid dense darkness.
Destruction at the airport: Simon Bolivar Airport closed
Due to strong tremors in the city of Macatea, the roof and terminal of the Simon Bolivar International Airport collapsed, causing chaos there.
More video #Venezuela #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/7rDCEj2qV9
— Manoj Agrawal (@Manoj_Indore) June 25, 2026
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Battle for life on the streets: CPR given on the road
To save the unconscious and unconscious women pulled out from the debris, the paramedical staff started giving CPR and first aid on the road itself.
Support to the voiceless: ‘Pet dog’ came out of the debris.
Along with humans, the battle to save the voiceless is also going on. The rescue team safely took out a pet dog from under the collapsed building and gave it water to drink.
Universities also destroyed: heavy damage in the city of Valencia
There are signs of devastation outside the capital as well. A historic university building has been damaged in the city of Valencia, where firefighters are deployed.