Reports from Caracas, Venezuela, describe buildings collapsing after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the region overnight. Casualty numbers are not yet available, according to the reports.
Reports circulating on regional media channels on Thursday morning indicate that buildings have collapsed in Caracas, Venezuela, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the area overnight. The specific number of casualties has not yet been reported. This follows The Zioneer's earlier coverage of the initial tremor and a subsequent tsunami warning for Puerto Rico, though no tsunami-related damage has been reported from Venezuela itself. The full extent of structural damage in the capital and surrounding regions remains unclear as assessments continue.
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