A tsunami warning has been issued after a huge earthquake shook the capital of Venezuela

00:31, Thu, Jun 25, 2026 Updated: 00:31, Thu, Jun 25, 2026

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A tsunami alert is in place after the earthquake (Image: USGS)

A huge earthquake has hit in Venezuela, triggering a tsunami alert.

The 7.5 magnitude quake caused chaos in the capital of Caracas ​on ​Wednesday ⁠afternoon, as several shakes could be felt.

Items have been sprawled across resident's homes with one local stating that have "never felt anything so strong".

With a tsunami warning now in place, people located in threatened coastal areas have been warned to stay alert and follow instructions from national authorities.

The first wave is expected at roughly 10.30pm local time.

This is a live news story, please follow below for further updates.

2 mins ago00:31 Olivia Beeson

Rescue operations in process

Rescue operations are being carried out in Venezuela as buildings has fallen to ruins. 

Emergency services are working to save people among the rubble. 

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4 mins ago00:29 Olivia Beeson

Home evacuated in Caracas

People quickly evacuated in Caracas during the earthquake, with one witness reporting that cracks started to appear in their apartment as the shakes continued, Reuters reported.

People evacuating in earthquake (Image: )

6 mins ago00:27 Olivia Beeson

Buildings down

Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello told state TV that buildings are down. 

Images shared on X show collapsed buildings across the country. 

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9 mins ago00:24 Olivia Beeson

Homes destroyed after shakes

Buildings have been left damaged, with items chucked across homes as locals are devastated by the strong impact of the earthquake. 

Images shared online show items in homes sprawled across the floor, with glass items smashed. 

Buildings also appear to have collapsed as a result of the disaster. 

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13 mins ago00:20 Olivia Beeson

Most violent shaking felt in Cabello

The most violent shakes were felt in Puerto Cabello according to USGS data.

Puerto Cabello is a major historic port city on the Caribbean coast of Venezuela, located in Carabobo State, about 210 km west of Caracas.

Severity of earthquake (Image: USGS)

16 mins ago00:17 Olivia Beeson

Airport damaged in quake

Damage has been reported at Simon Bolivar Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela.

Videos shared online show travellers appearing to evacuate the building as the ceiling has fallen down. 

20 mins ago00:13 Olivia Beeson

Where are tsunami threats in place?

Tsunami threats are in place for Venezuela, Aruba and Bonaire.

Advisory threats have also been issued to Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands, according to the US Tsunami Warning System.

The first waves are expected at around 10pm local time. 

24 mins ago00:09 Olivia Beeson

Earthquake recorded as 7.5 magnitude

The earthquake has now been identified as a 7.5 magnitude quake, according to USGS. 

The natural disaster also had a depth of 10km, according to the updated information. 

30 mins ago00:03 Olivia Beeson

Buildings destroyed in quake

There is devastation in Venezuela as buildings have collapsed with images showing destruction across the nation. 

A tsunami alert has been issued following the severe quake, with waves expected at around 10pm. 

Damage in Venezuela (Image: X)

Buildings have been destroyed (Image: X)

37 mins ago23:56 Olivia Beeson

Earthquake detected in Japan

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has been detected in Japan, with the epicenter 42 kilometers east northeast of Noda according to USGS.

39 mins ago23:54 Olivia Beeson

Violent shaking recording in Venezuela

According to USGS maps there has been violent shaking felt in Venezuela.

One local said they had "never felt one so strong" as belonging were thrown across their house and smashed. 

USGS map shows intensity of earthquake (Image: )

42 mins ago23:51 Olivia Beeson

No tsunami threat for US east coast

It has been confirmed there is no tsunami threat for the US east coast. 

According to authorities there is no tsunami danger for the US east coast, the Gulf of America states, or the eastern coast of Canada.