The Department of Disaster Management (DDM), in its advisory, said it is closely monitoring the situation. Photo: DDM

A tsunami advisory is in effect for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Venezuela this afternoon, June 24, 2026. Photo: Facebook

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) issued the advisory while closely monitoring the situation, but it was lifted after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre determined that no destructive tsunami had been generated.

It has now been reported that the first earthquake was recorded at 7.2 magnitude. Minutes later, the USGS reported an even larger 7.5 magnitude quake.

Over a hundred deaths have been reported, and close to one thousand have been injured.

See previous story published last evening, June 24, 2026

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM), in its advisory, said it is closely monitoring the situation.

The magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near the coast of Venezuela at 6:05 PM.

According to American meteorologist Chris Nunley, the first hazardous waves and currents are forecast to begin around 7:19 PM, with dangerous conditions potentially lasting for many hours.

"If you are in the affected area, move out of the water, stay off beaches, and avoid all coastal areas. Do not go to the shoreline to watch the tsunami, and do not return to evacuated areas until local officials give the all-clear," Nunley advised.

More details to follow.