Roads Split, Buildings Cracked: Dramatic Visuals Emerge After Venezuela's Twin Quakes | Videos

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Roads Split, Buildings Cracked: Dramatic Visuals Emerge After Venezuela's Twin Quakes | Videos Published By, Last Updated: June 25, 2026, 06:20 IST Twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 strike near San Felipe and Yumare in Venezuela, causing major damage in Caracas. Massive destruction was seen after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within 39 seconds of each other. (Source: X) Dramatic visuals have emerged from Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country within 39 seconds of each other on Wednesday, showing roads split apart, buildings cracked open and panicked residents scrambling to safety. Videos circulating on social media captured deep fissures running through roads, passengers rushing out of an airport terminal as the ground shook, and water gushing out of a rooftop swimming pool atop a high-rise building in Caracas. 🇻🇪Roads in Venezuela are reportedly splitting down the middle after those strong earthquakes.It looks absolutely terrifying. Really hoping everyone over there is staying safe. Writer: Daniyalpic.twitter.com/LDpxuDm8Rm — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 25, 2026 The moment a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Caracas, Venezuela, causing swimming pool water to flow down from a high-rise building.

pic.twitter.com/86yLolDeT Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) June 24, 2026 Other clips showed damaged buildings with cracked walls and shattered facades, highlighting the scale of destruction left behind by the twin quakes. Scary scenes coming out of Venezuela following a powerful earthquake. pic.twitter.com/wxFHulLNkC— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 24, 2026 Twin Earthquake Rocks Venezuela The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck near San Felipe, about 284 kilometres west of Caracas, at 22:04 GMT. Just 39 seconds later, a stronger 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Yumare, around 293 kilometres west of the capital. Also Read: Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Venezuela Within Seconds, Buildings Collapse In Caracas USGS described the event as an earthquake doublet, saying, “This earthquake was the second event in a doublet. This magnitude 7.5 mainshock was preceded by 39 seconds by a 7.2 foreshock." 🇻🇪 ❗️| Momento del terremoto en el Aeropuerto internacional de Maiquetía pic.twitter.com/jsq2giE1u4— Alerta News 🚨 (@Alerta_News_) June 24, 2026 The two quakes struck less than a minute apart, about 45 kilometres from each other and at different depths. Tremors were felt across Venezuela and neighbouring Colombia.