Venezuela Earthquake: Foreign Ministry Confirms Indonesian Citizens Safe

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson I, Yvonne Mewengkang, has confirmed that three Indonesian citizens (WNI) in the northern coastal region of Venezuela are safe, unharmed, and in good health. The assurance was delivered following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the northern coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. “The Indonesian Embassy building in Caracas and the Ambassador’s residence are in good condition, and all staff are safe,” she stated in an official release on Thursday, 25 June 2026. She said emergency communication lines have been opened to monitor the developing situation and ensure regular updates on the condition of Indonesian nationals. The Indonesian Embassy in Caracas, she added, continues to monitor official information from the Venezuelan government regarding the potential for aftershocks and coastal hazards. She urged all Indonesian citizens in Venezuela to remain vigilant and to follow the directives of local authorities. Those requiring immediate assistance are advised to contact the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas Hotline at +58 4120217263 / +58 4122340100 or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Directorate of Protection for Indonesian Citizens Hotline at +62 812-9007-0027. According to a report from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 shook Venezuela. The first quake occurred at 18:04 local time, centred near the city of San Felipe, approximately 280 km west of the capital, Caracas. The USGS reported a stronger aftershock shortly after the first quake, with a magnitude of 7.5. The epicentre of the second quake was near the Yumare area, slightly north of the first quake.