CARACAS, Venezuela – A series of strong earthquakes rattled portions of Venezuela and Colombia in South America on Wednesday and Thursday, sending residents fleeing homes and businesses due to fears that the shaking could cause structures to collapse.

At least four earthquakes ranging from magnitude 6.3 to 4.9 were reported in at least two Venezuelan states, Zulia and Trujillo, starting Wednesday night. The most recent earthquake was reported early Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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• next Image 1 of 4 Two young women sit with their pets at a public square after an earthquake was felt in Caracas, Venezuela, on September 25, 2025. A 6.3-magnitude quake shook northwestern Venezuela late Wednesday, following a slightly smaller tremor in the a

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