JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Indonesian citizens (WNI), diplomatic facilities and staff in Venezuela are safe and secure, following two earthquakes that shook the country.
Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yvonne Mewengkang, said, "The Indonesian government is closely following the development of the situation after the earthquake that shook the coastal area of northern Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 15.04 local time."
"The Indonesian government through the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas has ensured that all Indonesian citizens who are registered in Venezuela, namely 3 (three) people, are in a safe, safe, and healthy condition. The building of the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas and the Ambassador's Residence are in good condition and all staff are safe," said Yvonne in a written statement, Thursday (25/6).
"Emergency communication channels have been opened to monitor the development of the situation and ensure that the condition of Indonesian citizens is updated periodically," continued Yvonne.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.2 earthquake near San Felipe, about 249 kilometers west of the capital Caracas, quoted by Al Jazeera.
The earthquake was followed by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake near Yumare, about 293 kilometers west of the capital Caracas.
The tsunami warning that was issued by the US Tsunami Warning Centers, following the earthquake, has been lifted, quoted from CNN.
"The Indonesian government expresses its deepest condolences to the Venezuelan government and people for this disaster, and hopes that the recovery process can proceed quickly," explained Yvonne.
"The Indonesian Embassy continues to monitor official information from the Venezuelan government regarding the potential of aftershocks and coastal hazards," he said.
Yvonne also appealed to "all Indonesian citizens in Venezuela to continue to be vigilant, follow the instructions of the local authorities and if they need immediate assistance, please contact the KBRI Caracas Hotline at +58 4120217263 / +58 4122340100 or the Indonesian Citizen Protection Directorate Hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at +62 812-9007-0027."
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