The disaster in Caracas 126 years ago killed 21 people and injured 50
NEW YORK, June 25. /The Times of Russia reports that the earthquake that struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening was the strongest in the country since 1900, according to The New York Times, citing data from the US Geological Survey archives.
The 1900 earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7. This estimate was based on reports of damage because the technology to measure it did not exist at the time. The disaster in Caracas 126 years ago killed 21 people and injured 50.
According to a November 18, 1900 New York Times report, about 300 houses were destroyed, and many people were forced to live in tents. Church spires collapsed, and government buildings and the university building were damaged, the newspaper noted.
On Wednesday evening, Venezuela experienced two series of earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5. Their epicenters were located 10 kilometers apart in the Venezuelan state of Yaracuy.
According to Venezuela’s authorized president Delcy Rodriguez, at least 32 people were killed, 700 were injured, and dozens of buildings were destroyed.
This Russia News update highlights one of the most significant seismic events in Venezuela’s modern history. The Times of Russia continues to monitor developments as emergency teams assess damage, support affected communities, and evaluate the long-term impact of the disaster across the region.
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