The Latest Breaking News from Earthquakes

A push to identify bodies as deaths multiply in Venezuela after twin earthquakes

The rush is on across Venezuela’s north coast to identify loved ones before it’s too late

The Independent UK · Jul 3

'Don't tell my wife': How a Venezuelan man trapped under rubble for over a week was rescued alive

A security guard, Hernan Alberto Gil Flores, miraculously survived eight days trapped under rubble after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Rescuers, including international teams, painstakingly tunneled for over 100 hours, maintaining contact and providing sustenance. His survival, a beacon of hope amidst devastation, saw him emerge to a tearful reunion, offering…

The Times of India · Jul 3

Pakistan Earthquake: Tremors of magnitude 4.6 strike India's neighbour; third quake in a week

Pakistan experienced its third earthquake this week, a 4.6 magnitude tremor on Friday morning. This follows twin quakes on June 27, with magnitudes of 4.3 and 5.5. The region, situated on a major tectonic plate boundary, has seen multiple seismic events recently, including three on June 26. These tremors highlight…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

10 Photos of Skarlent Rodriguez: Miss Grand Florida Pleads for Public's Help After Queen's Sudden Death in Venezuela

Miss Grand Florida and Miss Grand International have confirmed the death of Skarlent Rodriguez after the Venezuela earthquakes and asked for support for her family.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts continue as acting president faces criticism over response

Venezuela's government said as of Wednesday that at least 2,295 were killed and more than 11,000 were wounded

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Woman survived Venezuela earthquake by crawling through rubble hours after being deported by US

146 people were onboard the deportation flight, including 19 women and seven children, which landed hours before the earthquakes struck

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Venezuelan Political Prisoners Left Sleeping Outdoors, Trapped in Damaged Cells After Earthquakes, Families Warn

Relatives and human rights advocates are warning that dozens of political prisoners held at two of Venezuela's most notorious prisons, Ramo Verde and El Rodeo I, remain at risk after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes damaged prison infrastructure and exposed what they describe as dangerous living conditions.

Latin Times · Jul 2

Security guard rescued from building basement eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

An international rescue team saved a 43-year-old man from a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela's La Guaira on Thursday, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the coastal region. Rescuers first made contact with the survivor, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, at the weekend and were able to pass him water and…

France 24 · Jul 2

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Venezuela Earthquake Victims Slam US Aid Package Over 'Used Clothes' Donations? What the Viral Video Leaves Out

Viral claims that Venezuela earthquake victims rejected used clothes sparked online debate, but there is no independent verification, and aid groups stress clean, wearable donations.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2