A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck along the Caribbean coast of Venezuela, resulting in the collapse of buildings and structures in the capital city of Caracas.
According to reports from NBC News and Breitbart, several structures collapsed following the seismic event. Breitbart reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was located near Morón.
Al Jazeera provided additional context regarding the region's vulnerability to such events. The outlet noted that while both Japan and Venezuela are hit by strong quakes, Venezuela faces higher risks because of weaker building standards.
No further details on casualties or specific government response measures were provided in the available sources.
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