A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremor was felt across the region, and a tsunami alert was issued for Venezuela and nearby islands. No immediate casualties have been confirmed.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela in the early hours of Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami alert for Venezuela and nearby islands following the quake, as The Zioneer reported at 01:29. The tremor was felt across the capital Caracas and other regions, with initial reports indicating damage to some buildings. As of 01:35 Jerusalem, no casualties have been confirmed.
As The Zioneer reported at 01:23, the USGS recorded the major tremor. A tsunami alert remains in effect for coastal areas. The extent of structural damage and casualties is still being assessed.
3 developments
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- StrongUS Geological Survey warns of high likelihood of casualties, extensive damage in Venezuela earthquake
- DevelopingEarthquake aftermath: multiple buildings destroyed in Venezuelan port city of La Guaira
- DevelopingBuilding collapses reported in Caracas after magnitude 7.1 earthquake
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