2026 Earthquakes: Venezuela and Colombia Hardest Hit
The year 2026 has seen a series of major earthquakes, with Venezuela and Colombia experiencing the most devastating effects. In June, Venezuela was struck by two earthquakes in just 39 seconds, resulting in over 6,300 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. In August, Colombia suffered a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, leaving at least 288 dead and thousands injured. Other notable earthquakes occurred in Japan, Tonga, and Afghanistan, but none matched the scale of the Venezuelan and Colombian disasters.5 sourcesSee all sources