Embedded Files
2026
2026
24 June - Venezuela Earthquakes
24 June - Venezuela Earthquakes
Two sequential earthquakes, M7.2 and M7.5, struck northern Venezuela on 24 June 2026 and produced widespread damage and thousands of casualties in the area. USGS and GEER led responses to this event. The CLaSH rapid response team has been coordinating with both agencies and remains on standby to provide support as the situation develops.
USGS Imagery assessment of landslide extent and severity (as of 07/01/26, 4:30 PM MDT). Landslide impact is classified as “Unknown” (yellow), “Minor or none” (green), “Localized” (orange), or “Major or Widespread” (purple). Source: USGS.
Landsliding along the southern side of the Sarangani Peninsula. Approximate location: 5.63571°N, 125.42113°E. Image source: Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, from Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
8 June - Philippines Earthquake
8 June - Philippines Earthquake
On 8 June 2026, a M7.8 earthquake struck offshore southern Mindanao, Philippines, causing widespread damage including building failures, significant landsliding and coastal change. The CLaSH rapid response team mapped nearly 7,000 landslides in the region. More information on the virtual response can be found here and plans to further these initial findings. CLaSH is working closely with Filipino collaborators and considering a field deployment.
2025
2025
Page updated
Report abuse