Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.1 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck near Morón, Venezuela, causing building collapses in Caracas. Officials have warned of high casualties and are currently conducting rescue operations.
Why it matters
This is a major humanitarian disaster with significant potential for loss of life and infrastructure damage in a densely populated capital city.
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hammered Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
The report is a factual account of a natural disaster based on USGS data and official government statements.
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