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This Week In Prophecy: Quakes In Venezuela & Japan; MOU & Southern Lebanon; Euphrates

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Earthquakes/Volcanoes, Euphrates River, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 25, 2026 by paulthepoke

Quakes in various places… -Jesus

This is different. For those of you who are new to the website, we only cover quakes 7.0 or greater because the frequency of 5.0 – 6.0 is too numerous to covers.

Yesterday, we had three 7.0 or greater earthquakes on planet Earth.

On June 24, 2026, two powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck northwestern and central Venezuela, causing significant damage, casualties, and widespread disruption.

First quake (foreshock): Magnitude 7.2 (initially reported as 7.1), occurring at approximately 6:04 p.m. local time (22:04 UTC). Epicenter near San Felipe in Yaracuy state (about 15–23 km northeast of San Felipe or related areas like Morón in Carabobo), at a shallow depth of around 20 km. en.wikipedia.org

Second quake (mainshock): Magnitude 7.5, striking just 39–40 seconds later. Epicenter also in the Yaracuy region (e.g., near Yumare or Morón). This was Venezuela’s strongest earthquake since 1900. nytimes.com

Casualties: At least 188 confirmed dead, over 1,500 injured, with hundreds more trapped under rubble and thousands feared missing or unaccounted for. The death toll is expected to rise significantly as rescue operations continue. aljazeera.com

Estimates range from 10,000 to 41,000 people missing.

Damage: Widespread building collapses in Caracas and surrounding areas (e.g., Chacao, Altamira, Los Palos Grandes), damage to infrastructure like Simón Bolívar International Airport (cracked walls, debris), power outages, and telecommunications failures. Many people were left homeless. Oil infrastructure reportedly sustained minimal damage. cnn.com

Response: Venezuela declared a state of emergency. International aid and search-and-rescue teams (including from the US) have been deployed. Tsunami alerts were briefly issued for Caribbean coastlines but lifted. reuters.com

Summary provided by Grok

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On June 25, 2026 (morning local time), a strong earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan, primarily affecting the Tōhoku region. apnews.com

Magnitude: Initially reported as 6.9, later upgraded to 7.2 by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). USGS reported ~6.9. apnews.com

Time and Location: Around 7:30 a.m. JST (22:30 UTC on June 24), epicenter off the eastern coast of Iwate Prefecture (near Kuji or similar areas), at a depth of ~30–50 km. reuters.com

Casualties: 8–10 minor injuries reported (mainly in Aomori and Iwate prefectures from falling objects or panic). No fatalities or serious/life-threatening injuries. apnews.com

Damage: Limited and non-major. Some building walls partially collapsed (e.g., Hachinohe), scattered objects/furniture, fallen items from cupboards, and minor infrastructure issues (e.g., retaining walls). No widespread collapses or major structural failures reported. Power outages were minimal or localized; nuclear facilities (including Fukushima) showed no irregularities. apnews.com

Summary provided by Grok.

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Obadiah 1:20a And the exiles of this army of the sons of Israel, Who are among the Canaanites as far as Zarephath

I suspect the immediate outcome in Lebanon with Israeli security of land could provide us clarity where we are on God’s prophetic timeline.

If Israel steps back and gives Lebanon responsibility of security south of the Litani River, the prophetic can has been kicked down the road.

Prophecy tells Israel will eventually have control of southern Lebanon up to ancient Zarephath, essentially the Litani River. When that occurs, we are one step closer to His coming…

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Revelation 16:12 The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river, the Euphrates; and its water was dried up, so that the way would be prepared for the kings from the east.

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – The Green Iraq Observatory warned on Monday that aquatic life in the Euphrates River is “not suitable” for human consumption and that the river remains heavily polluted, citing record-low water levels and declining environmental conditions.

https://thenewregion.com/posts/5704

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https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N

Tragedy in Majdal Shams, Lebanon & Prophecy

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , on July 28, 2024 by paulthepoke

Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

Hezbollah hit a playground in Majdal Shams, Israel with a missile.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-812154

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Zarephath is located on the coast of modern day Lebanon about 13 miles north of Tyre.

https://bibleatlas.org/zarephath.htm

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Summary: UN Resolution 1701, Adopted 2006

This resolution calls for the full cessation of hostilities, the deployment of Lebanese forces to Southern Lebanon, parallel withdrawal of Israeli forces behind the Blue Line, strengthening the UN force (UNIFIL) to facilitate the entry of Lebanese Forces in the region and the establishment of a demilitarised zone between the Blue Line and the Litani River. It also calls for UN Secretary-General to develop proposals to implement the relevant provisions of the Taif Accords as well as Security Council Resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006) and imposes an arms embargo on Lebanon. The resolution was formally agreed to by both parties within 48 hours of its adoption.

https://peacemaker.un.org/israellebanon-resolution1701

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Line_(withdrawal_line)

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Prophetically speaking, fire is ultimately coming to Lebanon.

Zechariah 11:1-3 Open your doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may consume your cedars! Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen; the majestic trees are ruined! Wail, O oaks of Bashan, for the dense forest has been cut down! Listen to the wailing of the shepherds, for their glory is in ruins. Listen to the roaring of the young lions, for the thickets of the Jordan are destroyed.

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Lehr/e/B09W8FB77N