Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuelan capital of Caracas

NPR | By Marc Rivers,

Scott Detrow, Michael Levitt

Published June 24, 2026 at 9:11 PM EDT

Powerful back to back earthquakes hit Venezuela's capital, Caracas. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with journalist Maria Graterol who is in Caracas.

Marc Rivers

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is the weekend host of All Things Considered, and a co-host of the Consider This podcast. In this role Detrow contributes to the weekday All Things Considered broadcasts, and regularly hosts NPR's live special coverage of major news stories.

Michael Levitt

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Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuelan capital of Caracas

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