U.S. Continues Support for Venezuela Earthquake Relief Operations
Venezuelan authorities and international monitoring organizations reported widespread damage, particularly in La Guaira and Caracas areas.
VENEZUELA — On June 24, two strike-slip earthquakes struck northwestern and central Venezuela. The first measured magnitude 7.2 and occurred at 10:04 p.m. UTC (6:04 p.m. VET). The second, magnitude 7.5, followed 39 seconds later with its epicenter in Veroes municipality, Yaracuy state.
U.S. Southern Command Backs Venezuela Earthquake Relief, State Deploys Rescue Teams
VENEZUELA — U.S. Southern Command, directed by the Department of War, stated on June 25 that it is working with the Department of State to support U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes.
Venezuelan authorities and international monitoring organizations reported widespread damage, particularly in La Guaira and Caracas areas.
U.S. Southern Command, at the direction of its commander, surged assigned forces to support U.S. Department of State-led disaster assistance after the Venezuelan government requested aid.
Operations continue with arrivals of personnel, heavy equipment, aircraft, and naval vessels.
Earthquake Parameters and Reported Impact
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