Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, and causing widespread concern about casualties and damage. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the first quake registered a magnitude of 7.1, followed by a second tremor of magnitude 7.5 just seconds later. The earthquakes occurred west of Caracas and were felt in neighboring Colombia.
The Guardian reported that homes and buildings collapsed during the first 7.1 magnitude earthquake, with tremors extending into Colombia. CNBC noted that the quakes occurred approximately 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas and that the second quake was slightly stronger at 7.5 magnitude. The Washington Times described the first quake as a 7.1-magnitude event that swayed buildings and homes in the capital.
The Independent and France24 both highlighted that the quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century. GB News and Sky News reported that buildings collapsed in Caracas, with concerns about 'high casualties' due to the damage. DW and SCMP cited the USGS and scientists estimating that the earthquakes could result in high casualties and extensive damage.
The Hindu and Indian Express described scenes of people evacuating swaying buildings in Caracas, with visible shock at the destruction. NDTV reported that the disaster management agency UNGRD ruled out the possibility of a tsunami following the earthquakes. The Straits Times confirmed that the first quake registered at 7.1 magnitude in Montalban, Venezuela, and that tremors were felt in neighboring Colombia.
The earthquakes have prompted urgent assessments of the damage and response efforts. No right-leaning sources reported on this story.
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