Earthquake
Coverage of Earthquake in the Nexus archive.
- Earthquake near Santa Rosa rattles North Bay Tuesday afternoon
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Santa Rosa rattled the North Bay, with tremors felt in Napa and St. Helena. The epicenter was 17 miles east-northeast of Santa Rosa and 19.6 miles north of Sonoma, according to the USGS. A smaller quake also occurred.
- Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin
A 2026 earthquake in Caraballeda, Venezuela, destroyed both luxury and public housing, displacing 17,000 people and killing over 3,500. Survivors now rely on a government criticized for its response, with housing politicized under the ruling party led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
- Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin
A devastating earthquake on June 24 in Venezuela left approximately 17,000 people homeless. The disaster has impacted both yacht owners and public housing residents along the coast, who now share the country's ruin.
- Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin
A catastrophic earthquake in Caraballeda, Venezuela, destroyed both public housing towers and private homes, killing over 3,500 people and leaving 17,000 homeless. Survivors now rely on a government criticized for its response, as the disaster has highlighted Venezuela's ongoing housing crisis.
- As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
Venezuelans are manually recovering loved ones from earthquake rubble as international rescue teams leave, leading to public anger over the government's response.
- Venezuela quakes survivor shares ordeal after 8 days buried alive
Hernan Gil, a security guard in Venezuela, survived eight days buried alive after a double earthquake struck on June 24, becoming a symbol of hope. He was rescued from a collapsed building's basement and is recovering in the hospital.
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force teams return from Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts; relief efforts continue in Doral
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force Teams 1 and 2 returned to Miami after participating in Venezuela's earthquake rescue efforts, where over 3,000 people have died and 40,000 are missing. Global Empowerment Mission volunteers continue packing relief supplies at their Doral headquarters.
- AP photographer captures the aftermath of two earthquakes in Venezuela
AP photographer Matias Delacroix captured a photo of a damaged apartment building in La Guaira, Venezuela, two days after an earthquake. The image highlights a single illuminated room amid darkness, symbolizing hope in the aftermath of the disaster.
- Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 3,000 as hope to find survivors dims
The death toll from Venezuela's earthquake has approached 3,000 as international rescue teams cease operations. Families continue to search for missing loved ones amid diminishing hopes of finding survivors.
- GEM volunteers continue relief efforts for Venezuela earthquake victims as death toll nears 3,000
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) volunteers continue packing relief supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims, with nearly 3,000 deaths reported and over 40,000 people missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the state of La Guaira, and GEM is seeking donations of non-perishable foods, hygiene products, and shelter materials.
- Body of model found embracing her pet dog is pulled from the rubble after Venezuela earthquake killed 2,600 with thousands more still missing
The body of a model was found embracing her pet dog after an earthquake in Venezuela killed 2,600 people and left thousands missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid the devastation.
- Body of model found embracing her pet dog is pulled from the rubble after Venezuela earthquake killed 2,600 with thousands more still missing
The body of a model was found embracing her pet dog after an earthquake in Venezuela killed 2,600 people, with thousands still missing. The disaster has caused widespread devastation and loss of life.
- Foreign rescue workers help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
Foreign rescue workers assist in recovering victims of Venezuela's double earthquakes, which caused 2,645 deaths and over 12,000 injuries, with most fatalities in La Guaira.
- Ronaldo sends message to Venezuelan earthquake survivor
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor currently recovering in a hospital. The incident involves an individual affected by an earthquake in Venezuela.
- Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,645
The death toll from a Venezuela earthquake has risen to 2,645. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez denies allegations that her government was slow to respond to the disaster. The article was first published on The Times of Israel.
- Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
Families in Venezuela are demanding assistance to recover victims of an earthquake. Rescuers and volunteers are working at the site of a collapsed building in Caraballeda, La Guaira state.
- Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
Families in Venezuela are struggling to identify earthquake victims at a makeshift morgue as local services are overwhelmed. Bodies are placed outside or in tents for identification due to the disaster's impact.
- Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply
Venezuelans in La Guaira are urgently searching for and identifying bodies of loved ones after devastating earthquakes killed over 2,295 people. Families face challenges in claiming remains due to overcrowded facilities, high funeral costs, and the risk of mass graves as forensic teams work to collect and preserve thousands of bodies.
- Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response
Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez defended her government's earthquake response against criticism of delays and poor construction, while authorities reported at least 2,295 deaths. Residents in La Guaira complained of inadequate rescue efforts, and a rare success story involved a man rescued alive after eight days under rubble.
- Venezuela leader rejects criticism for earthquake response
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela has rejected criticism regarding the government's response to an earthquake, accusing critics of creating false narratives through propaganda.
- Man rescued 8 days after quake, a ray of joy in stricken Venezuela
A 44-year-old security guard was rescued alive from a collapsed basement in Venezuela eight days after an earthquake, providing a brief moment of hope as the death toll continues to rise.
- Relief efforts shift as Venezuela quake survivors seek aid
Emergency relief efforts are focusing on Venezuela’s La Guaira state, where aid stations are distributing food to earthquake survivors.
- Chef José Andrés feeds Venezuelan survivors and search teams
Venezuela's earthquake death toll has reached nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands missing. Overwhelmed morgues and growing humanitarian needs are compounding the crisis. Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen is providing meals to survivors and first responders.
- Man rescued from rubble of his workplace eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
A security guard was rescued from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes, with a multinational team working over 100 hours. Footage also showed a dog trapped under debris for five days being rescued.
- As hospitals saturate, earthquakes lay bare frailty of Venezuela's health system
Venezuela's health system is struggling after an earthquake that killed over 2000 people and injured 11,000. Nine of 21 hospitals and clinics in the capital were severely or critically damaged, highlighting systemic frailty amid food shortages and epidemic risks.
- Venezuela's quake toll passes 2,295 a week on, with tens of thousands still unaccounted for
A week after twin earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela, the official death toll reached 2,295 with 11,267 injured. National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported the figures, while UN humanitarian coordinator Gianluca Rampolla warned the numbers will rise as rescue operations continue.
- Venezuela Earthquake Sparks Health Crisis as Hospitals Buckle
An earthquake in Venezuela caused a health crisis, with 2,295 confirmed deaths and over 11,200 injured as of July 1. The United Nations reports 1.8 million people need humanitarian aid, including 680,000 children, while 2,500 buildings across seven states were damaged, including hospitals.
- Rescue team from U.S. races to find survivors in Venezuela
A U.S. rescue team led by Daniel Gajewski is searching for survivors in Venezuela one week after a double earthquake. Over 2,300 people are confirmed dead, with tens of thousands still missing as rescue efforts continue.
- ‘Hope is still there’ Relative shares story after 12-year-old boy pulled out of rubble in Venezuela
A 12-year-old boy, Carlos Miguel Colmenares Gutierrez, was rescued from rubble in Venezuela five days after an earthquake. His relatives in South Florida expressed gratitude, and he is recovering with minor injuries while the family maintains hope for others still trapped.
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 1,943
The death toll from a Venezuela earthquake has risen to 1,943. The USGS warned last week the toll could exceed 10,000 and estimated a 30% chance fatalities might surpass 100,000.
- ‘There will have to be a reckoning’: Venezuela’s natural disaster meets a collapsing infrastructure
Venezuela's earthquake is described as both a natural disaster and a political-institutional crisis, with experts pointing to decades of state erosion, corruption, and economic mismanagement. The interim government faces scrutiny for its response, but the article attributes the systemic failure to 27 years of institutional decline.
- After the Venezuela earthquake, 'it's the people helping the people, and that's how it's been for a long time'
Volunteers and emergency workers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building in Caraballeda, Venezuela, following an earthquake. The article highlights a tradition of mutual aid among people in the aftermath of the disaster.
- Israeli aid delegation, including military advisers, heads to quake-struck Venezuela
An Israeli aid delegation, including military advisers, is heading to Venezuela after a quake. The Foreign Minister described the move as a humanitarian act toward a country with no diplomatic ties to Israel. The group includes engineering professionals and Home Front Command experts as the death toll rises to over 1,900.
- Moment three-year-old boy is pulled from Venezuela rubble six days after earthquake as death toll nears 2,000
A three-year-old boy was rescued from rubble in Venezuela six days after an earthquake as the death toll approaches 2,000. The incident highlights ongoing challenges following the disaster.
- Adorable newborn baby boy wearing just a diaper is filmed being rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble
A newborn baby boy wearing just a diaper was rescued from rubble caused by an earthquake in Venezuela. The incident highlights the challenges and emotional moments during disaster response efforts.
- Hopes of finding earthquake survivors fade in Venezuela
Hopes of finding more earthquake survivors in Venezuela have faded six days after the disasters. The government reports 1,900 deaths, but estimates suggest 50,000 remain missing and 60,000 buildings may have collapsed on the northern coast.
- Adorable newborn baby boy wearing just a diaper is filmed being rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble
A newborn baby boy wearing just a diaper was rescued from rubble caused by an earthquake in Venezuela. The incident highlights the challenges faced during disaster response efforts.
- 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes in the Gulf of California
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of California Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 12:45 p.m. off the coast of La Paz, Mexico, at a depth of 6.2 miles. No tsunami warnings have been issued.
- GEM founder assures supplies are reaching earthquake victims in Venezuela as search for survivors continue
The Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is delivering relief supplies to Venezuela earthquake victims, with founder Michael Capponi confirming aid distribution. U.S. officials and the State Department have provided over $300 million in aid, while the Venezuelan government reports over 1,700 deaths. GEM has committed $35 million to the relief efforts, focusing on nonperishable food and construction materials.
- Scores of Venezuelans deported from US killed by earthquake just hours after returning to home country, as harrowing video shows survivors screaming at army for refusing to help victims trapped in rubble
Scores of Venezuelans deported from the US were killed by an earthquake hours after returning to Venezuela. Survivors are shown in a video screaming at the army for refusing to help victims trapped in rubble.