BBC News·3 min read·medium
Venezuela earthquakes in maps and graphics - where they hit and how severe they could be
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Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck Venezuela, causing widespread building collapses and at least 164 deaths. The government has closed the main international airport in Caracas as rescue efforts and damage assessments continue.
Why it matters
The disaster represents a major humanitarian crisis in a region already facing significant political and economic instability.
Figure caption, Video captures moment airport is damaged in earthquake
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Confidence: 95%
The report relies on USGS data and official government statements to describe the event objectively.
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