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If the predicted number of up to 100,000 deaths comes true, this will be one of the most serious earthquake disasters of the 21st century. What do you think makes the level of destruction so terrible?
Two extremely powerful earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 occurred consecutively in Venezuela on the morning of June 25, 2026 Vietnam time, causing many areas to shake violently, especially the capital Caracas. A series of buildings, residential areas and infrastructure collapsed or were seriously damaged, forcing rescue forces to launch a large-scale search campaign.
According to a preliminary assessment from the US Geological Survey, the level of tremors and population density in the affected area could cause the number of deaths to range from 10,000 to 100,000 people. This is only an initial forecast based on seismic calculation models, while the actual number of casualties is still being updated.
To date, Venezuelan authorities have confirmed that at least 4 people have died in Caracas. Only Baruta district recordedTwo buildings collapsed completely, killing three people. In Chacao district, one more person died, four buildings collapsed and 22 people were hospitalized.
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said all rescue, military and medical forces have been mobilized to handle a series of widespread house collapses. Meanwhile, interim leader Delcy Rodriguez announced that he would declare a nationwide state of emergency and call on international financial institutions to support reconstruction resources.
US President Donald Trump also announced that Washington is ready to support Venezuela in rescue work and overcoming consequences after the disaster.
Many videos recorded at the scene show rescue teams still digging through piles of concrete in the hope of finding survivors. In the coastal state of Falcon, at least 22 people were injured and 15 people are still missing.
The initial scale of the disaster
Category Information
The first earthquake was 7.2 magnitude
Second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude
Caracas heavily affected area
Confirmed deaths At least 4 people
22 people were injured in Chacao
15 people missing at Falcon
USGS casualties forecast 10,000 to 100,000 people
Why does the USGS give a very high forecast?
Factor Influence Level
Two consecutive earthquakes Rbig
Magnitude above 7 on the Richter scale, capable of causing widespread structural collapse
The epicenter is near a residential area, increasing the risk of casualties
Caracas Population Density High
The possibility of aftershocks continues to exist
Compare with some major earthquakes
Damage Magnitude Event
Haiti in 2010 7.0 More than 200,000 people died
Türkiye and Syria in 2023 7.8 More than 59,000 people died
Venezuela in 2026 7.2 and 7.5 Under review, USGS predicts 10,000 to 100,000 people could die
This disaster shows the terrible destructive power of earthquakes when they occur near densely populated cities. The final number of casualties will depend on the speed of rescue, the quality of construction and the ability to access isolated areas in the golden hours after the earthquake.
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