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People run into a street following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported, triggering panic in Caracas, according to AFP journalists. The tremor, which was followed by several aftershocks, was also felt in Colombia. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP)

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Chalssea Kate Echegoyen

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782366319227Screen Shot 2026-06-25 at 8.20.54 AM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">People run into a street following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported, triggering panic in Caracas, according to AFP journalists. The tremor, which was followed by several aftershocks, was also felt in Colombia.<em> Photo by Federico Parra/AFP</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast on Wednesday, June 24 (Venezuela time).</p><p>In a statement, the DFA said the Philippine Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia is coordinating with Filipino nationals in Venezuela as authorities continue to assess the impact of the tremors.</p><p>&quot;As of this writing, no reports of injuries or casualties were received from Filipino nationals in Venezuela,&quot; it said.</p><p>The embassy has been in contact with Filipinos in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, and in the city of Barinas. They were advised to remain in safe locations, follow local authorities’ instructions, and monitor news updates.</p><p>The earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700, interim president Delcy Rodrigue said on Thursday. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/6/25/at-least-32-dead-more-than-700-injured-in-venezuela-quakes-1323">At least 32 dead, more than 700 injured in Venezuela quakes</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/6/25/two-powerful-earthquakes-strike-venezuela-destroying-buildings-0822">Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes</a></div><p>Aftershocks had followed the earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, which struck the same area of Venezuela, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0TB3L9LX7AI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast on Wednesday, June 24.</p>

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast on Wednesday, June 24.

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DFA says no Filipino casualties reported in Venezuela twin quakes

Chalssea Kate Echegoyen,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 25, 2026 01:50 PM PHT

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