- 22m ago
Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, tens of thousands feared dead
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction and prompting a state of emergency. USGS estimates suggest tens of thousands may have died.
- 41m ago
Venezuela declares emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes strike 39 seconds apart, USGS warns of up to 100,000 dead
Two massive earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering a nationwide state of emergency. The USGS warns the death toll could reach 100,000.
- 3h ago
Venezuela declares state of emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes strike near Caracas
Two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck central Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing building collapses in Caracas and prompting a state of emergency. The USGS warns of potentially thousands of deaths.
