what magnitude were the earthquakes in venezuela

The Venezuela earthquakes were reported at 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, with the 7.2 coming first and the 7.5 following less than a minute later. Another report described them as a rare “doublet” event in northern Venezuela near Caracas.

Quick Scoop

• First quake: 7.2 magnitude.

• Second quake: 7.5 magnitude.

• Impact: widespread damage in Caracas and nearby areas, with casualty figures reported to be rising.

Extra context

A separate earthquake list also records the 2026 Venezuela event as a 7.2/7.5 moment-magnitude pair. If you meant a different Venezuela earthquake, the magnitudes vary by event and date.