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Caracas resident concerned after powerful back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela
By Pete Suratos at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
NBC Bay Area spoke with a woman who lives in Caracas and witnessed the destruction left by the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela Wednesday.
The massive quakes, registering at 7.2 and 7.5 sent people rushing into the streets, and brought buildings crashing down.
“I was...
Key takeaway 5 sent people rushing into the streets, and brought buildings crashing down.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela are having a ripple effect in the Bay Area, particularly among the local Venezuelan community. For residents like Javier Yin, who has friends and family in the affected areas, the disaster is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of staying connected to loved ones abroad. The Venezuelan community in San Jose, where Yin manages a restaurant, is likely to come together to support those affected by the earthquakes, and local organizations may start collecting donations or organizing relief efforts. As the community rallies around those impacted, it will be worth watching how local businesses and organizations respond to the crisis and provide support to those in need. The earthquakes also highlight the importance of earthquake preparedness in the Bay Area, where residents are no strangers to seismic activity, and may prompt locals to review their own emergency plans and procedures.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NBC Bay Area spoke with a woman who lives in Caracas and witnessed the destruction left by the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela Wednesday.
The massive quakes, registering at 7.2 and 7.5 sent people rushing into the streets, and brought buildings crashing down.
“I was...
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