Venezuela: Earthquakes - Jun 2026
On 24 June 2026, two strong earthquakes, preliminarily measured at magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with epicentres near Morón, Carabobo State. The earthquakes were felt across much of the country, including Caracas, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and neighbouring states. Therefore, the national government of Venezuela declared the state of emergency. Preliminary information indicates damage to residential and commercial buildings, with reports of structural collapses in parts of Caracas and damage to infrastructure in several affected areas. Search and rescue operations have been activated while authorities continue rapid damage assessments. Power and telecommunications interruptions have been reported in some locations, and hospitals are receiving injured people. ([Cruz Roja Venezolana & IFRC, 25 Jun 2026](https://reliefweb.int/node/4217826))
"For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places."
Global activity summary (24h)
In the last 24 hours, 13 seismic events have been recorded, including a magnitude 6.0 earthquake north of Caluula, Somalia, and another of magnitude 4.9 near Houma, Tonga. Additionally, there have been 72 disaster-related events, notably multiple forest fires in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, and Namibia, which have been active since mid-August. In the realm of conflicts, 4 events have been documented, although details have not been specified. The passages in Matthew 24 and Luke 21 invite the reader to discern.
Last 24 hours — Earthquake
M 4.6 - 119 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia
Aug 28, 12:43 AM UTC · 119 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia
M 4.9 - 264 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
Aug 27, 11:02 PM UTC · 264 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
M 4.6 - 35 km SSW of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan
Aug 27, 10:13 PM UTC · 35 km SSW of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan