A magnitude 7.2 earthquake followed less than one minute later by a magnitude 7.5 quake struck Venezuela on June 24, with the second event the strongest in the country in more than a century. La Guaira state suffered the most severe effects, including roughly 235 reported deaths, 200 people trapped under rubble, and 250 buildings damaged or destroyed. Electricity shortages persisted in affected areas while the operational status of Caracas main airport remained disputed between reporting outlets.