Venezuela earthquakes: Search for survivors continues as death toll soars

Back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 25, 2026, marking the largest seismic events in over a century. The twin quakes killed at least 164 people and destroyed numerous buildings near the capital. In Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, residents and rescue teams are conducting a frantic search for survivors beneath the rubble of collapsed structures. Geologist Kate Scharer and CBS News provided analysis as the death toll continues to soar during the recovery efforts.