'Like A Horror Movie': Buildings Turned To Dust, Locals In Panic After Twin Quakes Jolt Venezuela | Video

Last Updated:June 25, 2026, 11:35 IST

Within 39 seconds, two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, shook Venezuela, damaging buildings in the capital, resulting in heavy casualties

For Maria Alejandra, a resident of Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, witnessing the two destructive earthquakes was equivalent to watching a “horror movie".

Within 39 seconds, two earthquakes –– measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude –– shook Venezuela, damaging buildings in the capital, resulting in casualties, and triggering tsunami alarms across parts of the Caribbean.

The twin quakes are said to be the most powerful to hit the country in over a century. As of now, 32 deaths and 700 injuries have been reported. However, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has said the final number of casualties could go up to 1,00,000.

“There was a cloud of smoke that wouldn’t let us see. And when we went downstairs, the scene was like a horror movie. We had to climb over the rubble and everything," Alejandra told Reuters. 

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Videos Capture Extent Of Damage, Panic Grips Citizens

A video shared on ‘X’ –– apparently filmed from a moving vehicle –– captured the chaotic aftermath of the two powerful earthquakes. The footage opened with scenes of debris scattered from what appeared to be a multi-storey building, while local residents rushed through the area in panic.

As the devastation unfolded, a heartwarming video showed a man rescuing his two pets as he evacuated the damaged building. Carrying one dog in each arm, he carefully made his way to safety, ensuring his furry friends were unhurt.

A third video captured panic gripping passengers at Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport within moments after the powerful quakes rocked the country. The clip showed passengers running helter-skelter in various directions as dust seemed to engulf the site.

The twin earthquakes shook large parts of the country, causing heavy damage to lives and infrastructure, especially in Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira.

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of Emergency and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. National Assembly chief Jorge Rodríguez and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello affirmed that emergency teams were continuing rescue operations across affected areas.

Venezuela’s main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado extended her condolences to the people and wished for the safety of civilians.

In a post on ‘X’, Machado wrote: “My heart, my infinite embrace, and my prayers are with every Venezuelan home in these hours of anguish. May strength, serenity, and solidarity prevail among us in the face of this difficult moment. May God protect every Venezuelan, our families, and our homes. Today, more united than ever."

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