Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, killing nearly 4,500 people, injuring over 16,000, and leaving 18,000 homeless, with thousands still unaccounted for beneath the rubble. Jesus warned that earthquakes in various places would be among the signs marking the beginning of birth pains preceding the end of the age. This aligns directly with Matthew 24:7, where Christ lists earthquakes alongside famines and wars as signs of His approaching return.