A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, damaging buildings and shaking the capital Caracas, according to reports. The extent of casualties is not yet clear.
A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela late Wednesday night local time, causing damage to buildings and shaking the capital Caracas, according to unconfirmed reports. The temblor follows a magnitude 7.1 earthquake reported earlier in the region by the US Geological Survey (USGS), as The Zioneer noted in prior coverage. Casualty figures and structural assessments are not yet available.
The extent of damage and any injuries remain unclear, as authorities have not yet issued official statements. The USGS earlier reported the earthquake at magnitude 7.1, with epicenter near the coast, felt widely across northern Venezuela. This bulletin reflects initial reports of damage to structures in Caracas; full verification is pending.
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