Venezuela earthquakes live updates: US promises ‘big, fast, and effective’ assistance as thousands feared dead

The Miami Marlins have paid tribute to those impacted after twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela.

"Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela and everyone impacted by the devastating earthquake," the team wrote in a statement on Thursday.

"We stand with the Venezuelan community, including those here in South Florida, along with the players, coaches, and staffs across Major League Baseball whose families and loved ones are in Venezuela.

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— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) June 25, 2026

"The Marlins are working with local leaders and community organizations to assist those impacted by this tragedy."

The Marins were schedued to host a Venezuelan heritage night on July 25th.

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Massive twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela at 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude: photos

By Post Staff

A woman walks past a building damaged during an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026. AP Photo/Pedro Mattey

Residents walk through the rubble of several apartment buildings following the twin 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck the country, in Catia la Mar, Venezuela, 25 June 2026. — Venezuela was rocked Wednesday afternoon by its strongest earthquakes in over a century — causing widespread destruction with fears of as many as 100,000 casualties. RONALD PENA R/EPA/Shutterstock

People stand before damaged homes following two earthquakes in Venezuela. AFP via Getty Images

Victims from the earthquake are seen inside a vehicle in La Guaira, Venezuela on June 25, 2026. REUTERS

Patients lie outside a hospital evacuated after it was damaged in an earthquake in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, on June 25, 2026 AP Photo/Pedro Mattey

A man inspects a collapsed apartment building following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, some 30km north-west of Caracas, on June 25, 2026. — A magnitude-7.2 quake struck roughly 100 miles west of Caracas, followed just 39 seconds later by an even bigger 7.5-magnitude temblor, according to the US Geological Survey. AFP via Getty Images

A vehicle is trapped in a fissure caused by an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026. AP Photo/Javier Campos

People walk past a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 25, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

People stand before damaged apartment buildings following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, Venezuela. AFP via Getty Images

PM Carney says Canada is 'preparing humanitarian assistance'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Canada is "preparing humanitarian assistance" to Venezuela after the heartbreaking earthquakes.

"The catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela have taken more than 160 lives and caused untold devastation," Carney wrote on X Thursday morning.

"On behalf of Canadians, I offer my sincere condolences to the loved ones of those who were lost. My thoughts are with everyone who has been injured or displaced and with the first responders working tirelessly to save lives."

He concluded his statement by saying Canada is "preparing humanitarian assistance" to support the South American country "in the days and weeks ahead."

The catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela have taken more than 160 lives and caused untold devastation.

On behalf of Canadians, I offer my sincere condolences to the loved ones of those who were lost. My thoughts are with everyone who has been injured or displaced and with the…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) June 25, 2026

US embassy in Caracas urges Americans to take actions as earthquake devastates Venezuela

By Carly Ortiz-Lytle

The U.S. Embassy in Caracas has given American citizens who are in Venezuela "actions to take" following the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela.

The list includes "Avoid damaged areas and do not enter damaged buildings," "Monitor local media for updates," and "Seek secure shelter."

The embassy also instructed U.S. citizens to monitor the website STEP.State.gov.

U.S. Embassy Caracas is closely monitoring the aftermath of a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Venezuela. American citizens in Venezuela should monitor https://t.co/4rhk10nuF2

Actions to take:
- Avoid damaged areas and do not enter damaged buildings.
- Monitor local media for… pic.twitter.com/iaF1hymfuG
— Embajada de los EE.UU. en Caracas (@usembassyve) June 25, 2026

'Full human impact is not yet known': Red Cross

The total devastation in the Venezuela earthquake is not yet known, the Venezuelan Red Cross has said in a statement.

"Damage assessments remain preliminary, and the full human impact is not yet known while strong aftershocks are posing additional risks to affected communities and to the teams responding," the Red Cross wrote Thursday.

People look at a collapsed building in the Altamira neighbourhood following. AFP via Getty Images

"The Venezuelan Red Cross is operational and responding. Its nationwide network of hospitals and polyclinics remains active and continues to deliver care."

American Airlines cancels direct flights from US to Venezuela

By Carly Ortiz-Lytle

American Airlines was forced to cancel flights from the US to Venezuela after the earthquakes devastated the country's main air hub.

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez announced that Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetia would remain "indefinitely closed" due to the damage caused by the quakes.

Two American Airlines flights to Caracas on Thursday were also canceled, a Miami International Airport spokesperson told the Miami H e rald.

Panicked travelers flee Simon Bolivar airport in Caracas. Wilmer Azuaje via Storyful

Parts of Caracas airport collapsed during the airport. @azuaje_wilmer/Instagram/AFP via Getty Images

More than 110 scheduled passenger flights were affected by the airport's closure on Thursday, Airways magazine reported.

Footage at the airport showed travelers scrambling for cover while carrying their luggage as debris rained down on them.

Direct commercial flights between the US and Venezuela only resumed for the first time in seven years in April.

It was touted as a sign of growing ties between the two countries following the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro by US special operations forces in January.

The US Embassy in Caracas said at the time that the air route represented "another historic step in rebuilding our economic ties, reopening Venezuela to global commerce, and reconnecting our two countries".

Secretary Marco Rubio offers condolences: 'America stands with the Venezuelan people'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered his condolences after twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday.

"The United States extends our deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes," Rubio wrote in a post on X. "Our hearts are with all those who have lost loved ones, those injured, and the courageous rescue workers working tirelessly in the aftermath."

The United States extends our deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes.

Our hearts are with all those who have lost loved ones, those injured, and the courageous rescue workers working tirelessly in the aftermath.

America stands…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) June 25, 2026

Shocking scale of destruction from twin earthquakes caught on video

Harrowing footage posted to social media showed the horror as the twin earthquakes wreaked havoc in Venezuela.

In one posted on X a man filmed himself as he fled collapsing buildings and called out seemingly looking for his mother in El Junquito, on the northwestern outskirts of the capital Caracas.

Another showed widespread devastation in La Guaira, a coastal city north of Caracas.

Several buildings appeared to have completely collapsed and terrified local residents could be heard screaming as a man filming from a balcony yelled: "Help!"

Terremoto/ Junquito
Venezuela 😫😫😩👇😱 pic.twitter.com/o4vD0mbqsa
— Me dicen la Negra 🥰 🇻🇪 (@yeligamboa) June 25, 2026

Edificio Oasis, Playa grande
La Guaira, Venezuela
Totalmente colapsado !
Tremendo como se oyen los gritos!! pic.twitter.com/pY8pSy2SPr
— Alerta Mundial (@TuiteroSismico) June 25, 2026

President Trump says US 'ready, willing, and able to help'

President Trump wrote on Truth Social last night that the United States is "ready, willing, and able to help" after two devastating earthquakes rocked Venezuela.

Patients lie outside a hospital evacuated after it was damaged in an earthquake in Catia La Mar, Venezuela. AP Photo/Pedro Mattey

The president posted the statement on his social media account at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday.

"The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have left a devastating number of deaths," Trump wrote.

"The U.S.A. stands ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends. Early reports are not good!!!"