SAN FELIPE, Venezuela, June 25 (World Daily Times) — Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart Wednesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and epicenters near San Felipe and Yumare.
The USGS said its PAGER system issued red alerts and warned that severe casualties and major economic damage were possible. Rescue crews were reported searching through damaged buildings in Caracas after the quakes, which sent debris into streets and damaged or collapsed structures.
Rodríguez said the quakes prompted a state of emergency and later reported at least 32 deaths and more than 700 injuries.
Trump said on Truth Social that the earthquakes had caused “a devastating number of deaths” and that the United States was ready to help. He said he had told federal agencies to prepare to move quickly.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said U.S. officials were in contact with Venezuelan authorities and were mobilizing assistance. Senior State Department official Jeremy Lewin said a disaster assistance team and task force had been set up to coordinate search-and-rescue support, medical supplies and humanitarian aid.
