Two strong earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck central Venezuela and Caracas overnight, causing widespread building collapses, according to reports. The US Geological Survey assessed that the death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000.
Two powerful earthquakes, of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck central Venezuela and the capital Caracas overnight, according to reports. The tremors, following an initial magnitude 7.1 quake hours earlier, caused widespread building collapses. The US Geological Survey assessed that the death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000, as cited by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). As The Zioneer reported, the initial 7.1 quake triggered a tsunami warning for Puerto Rico and was followed by building collapses in Caracas and the port city of La Guaira. The full extent of casualties and damage across the region remains unclear as reports continue to emerge.
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- StrongUS Geological Survey warns of high likelihood of casualties, extensive damage in Venezuela earthquake
- DevelopingBuilding collapses reported in Caracas after magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- StrongEarthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes Venezuela, triggering tsunami warning for Puerto Rico
- StrongNew footage shows collapsed buildings in Venezuela, many still trapped under rubble
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