Venezuela Battles Devastating Earthquake

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Two devastating earthquakes have shattered Venezuela, with a magnitude 7.5 tremor—the country’s strongest in a century—killing at least 589 and leaving thousands missing or injured. Rescue teams, including U.S. military specialists and international aid, race against time to save lives amid rubble-strewn streets. Families cling to hope as survivors are pulled from wreckage, including one woman rescued by her foot alone, while others remain lost. With most homes destroyed and the death toll expected to rise, the nation’s resilience is being tested—but global solidarity offers a flicker of…