25/06/2026
On June 24, 2026, northern Venezuela experienced a major earthquake doublet, with a M7.2 event followed just 39 seconds later by a M7.5 shock. This unusual and complex seismic sequence has caused severe shaking across a densely populated corridor in the Yaracuy-Carabobo region.
Our latest article details the initial seismological data and outlines the immediate structural engineering priorities, from rapid safety assessments to the critical importance of open datasets for ongoing evaluation and recovery.
Read our full analysis and engineering observations here:
https://seismosoft.com/venezuela-24-june-earthquake/
At 18:04 local time on 24 June 2026, northern Venezuela was struck by a major earthquake initially reported by the USGS as magnitude 7.2. About 39 seconds later, a second, larger M7.5 event occurred nearby. The epicentral area lay around San Felipe and Morón, within the Yaracuy–Carabobo region, r...