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Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes
By The Associated Press, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 920 and injuring another 3,360, authorities said. Many more are feared dead.Thousands of people have been reported missing. Some of the heaviest damage and casualties were in La Guaira, a coastal region north of the capital...
Key takeaway 5-magnitude earthquakes struck 39 seconds apart along the San Sebastian fault on Venezuela’s northern coast, according to the U.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own experience with disaster response and recovery may hold valuable lessons for the international community as it rallies to support Venezuela in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes. The city's strong ties to the Latin American community and its history of providing aid to affected regions could facilitate a coordinated response from local organizations and individuals. As the people of Venezuela navigate the challenging process of searching for survivors and rebuilding, San Antonio's own emergency management teams and non-profit organizations may be able to offer expertise and resources to support the relief efforts. Furthermore, the earthquakes serve as a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience, issues that are also relevant to San Antonio's own seismic hazard mitigation efforts and emergency planning initiatives.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 920 and injuring another 3,360, authorities said. Many more are feared dead.Thousands of people have been reported missing. Some of the heaviest damage and casualties were in La Guaira, a coastal region north of the capital...
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