Venezuela earthquakes live updates: US sending search and rescue teams, Rubio says

Thu, June 25, 2026 at 10:31 PM UTC

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Over 100 people were killed and more than 1,000 were injured as a pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said.

The two quakes -- a 7.2 magnitude one followed just seconds later by a 7.5 -- struck the coast of Venezuela, knocking down buildings in Caracas, the capital, and sending residents racing into the street.

Responders are undertaking "intensive rescue operations" Thursday, searching for people thought to be under the rubble, Rodriguez said.

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Jun 25, 6:30 PMSearch and rescue teams from Virginia, California to join effort

The Urban Search and Rescue teams based out of Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles County, California, have both confirmed they are mobilizing units as part of the State Department's response to the earthquakes.

Jun 25, 4:16 PMState Department mobilizes $150M for Venezuela

Jun 25, 2:16 PMDeath toll climbs to 188At least 188 people are dead and another 1,520 are injured following the two devastating earthquakes, according to Jorge Rodríguez, President of the National Assembly of Venezuela.

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Jun 25, 1:32 PMHow to help the victims

Click here to learn about some of the organizations helping those affected by the earthquakes.

Jun 25, 1:05 PMQuakes may become most devastating in Venezuela's modern historyThe two powerful earthquakes may become the most devastating in Venezuela's modern history.

Jun 25, 12:46 PMUS Southern Command to support government relief operationThe U.S. Southern Command said it is working with the State Department to support a U.S. government relief operation in Venezuela.

Jun 25, 12:06 PMMain airport closed until at least Friday

Jun 25, 12:02 PMMore than 25,000 people reported missing

Jun 25, 11:07 AMAmerican in Venezuela recounts moment earthquakes hit

Jun 25, 8:53 AMUS sending search and rescue teams, Rubio saysSecretary of State Rubio said he spoke with Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and he said the U.S. is sending search and rescue teams.

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