Two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela seconds apart, collapsing buildings in Caracas and prompting a state of emergency. Officials reported deaths and hundreds of injuries as rescuers searched rubble and foreign governments offered aid.
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Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela seconds apart, damaging buildings in Caracas and closing the capital’s airport. The U.S. Geological Survey warned that high casualties and extensive damage were probable, though authorities had not released a casualty toll.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck northwest Venezuela near Montalbán, shaking Caracas and prompting evacuations. Tsunami advisories were issued for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, while damage and injuries remained unclear.