Watch: Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed

Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

Photos: Earthquakes Strike Venezuela

After two powerful quakes shook the South American country, concern is growing that the damage could be devastating.

By The New York Times

Two strong earthquakes strike Venezuela, buildings collapse in Caracas

The two quakes struck the same area just minutes apart, causing damage in the capital Caracas and prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the Caribbean as authorities reported collapsed buildings and possible injuries.

Venezuela rocked by powerful back-to-back earthquakes

Homes and buildings collapse in first magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with tremors felt in neighbouring Colombia A strong earthquake shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, west ⁠of Caracas, with residents in neighbouring Colombia also reporting feeling tremors. The earthquake registered at ⁠a magnitude 7.1 ⁠in ​Venezuela, about an hour west of the city Valencia at a depth of 13km (8 miles), according to the ⁠US Geological Survey. Continue reading...

By Guardian staff and agencies

2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1900.

By Emma Bowman

Venezuela earthquakes live: Two powerful quakes shake S American country

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela, followed by a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake near the city of Morón.

Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, with a magnitude 7.5 tremor hitting less than a minute later, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Venezuela hit by strong back-to-back earthquakes, prompting tsunami warning

Two strong earthquakes shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, west of the capital Caracas, with residents in neighbouring Colombia also reporting feeling tremors

Buildings collapse after back-to-back quakes rock Venezuela

The United States Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions.

Buildings collapse as earthquake rocks Venezuela

A strong ⁠earthquake shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, west of Caracas, bringing down buildings in the capital, though authorities did not immediately report any casualties. The earthquake registered at a magnitude 7.1, about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas, at a depth of 13km (eight ‌miles), according to the US Geological Survey. “Some buildings have been brought down [in Caracas], houses have collapsed,” Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on state television. He d...

By Reuters

Venezuelan president declares state of emergency after earthquakes

By FRANCE24

Venezuelan baseball game is disrupted by massive, 7.1 magnitude earthquake

Back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday night, reportedly killing scores.

Watch: Venezuela, Japan and California shaken by powerful quakes within hours

A day of powerful seismic activity saw major earthquakes strike Venezuela, Japan, and California. Venezuela experienced the most devastating impact with twin quakes causing fatalities and building collapses. Japan's northeast coast was hit by a strong tremor, while northern California also registered a significant quake. Experts confirm these events are unrelated, occurring on separate fault lines.

By TOI World Desk

Buildings collapse, people flee as earthquakes hit Venezuela: VIDEOS

Venezuela earthquake videos: Buildings collapse in Caracas, ground shakes at baseball game; watch

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in Caracas.

Venezuela Hit By Twin Earthquakes: A Look At Most Powerful Ones In History

Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela within a minute on Wednesday evening.

Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude […]

Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). “High casualties and extensive damage are prob...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has hit about 160 km west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a ​magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing ‌down buildings in Caracas and causing scientists to estimate "high casualties and extensive damage" to the South American country. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 160 kilometers west of Caracas, with a ‌magnitude 7.5 tremor hitting less than a minute later, according to the US Geological Survey. "High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," the USGS said, w

By The Korea Herald

High winds and heavy swells in lower North, upper South islands

MetService has issued a strong wind warning, saying damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures is possible.

Phivolcs to public: No to complacency, be prepared for strong quakes

MANILA, Philippines — Many Filipinos should not be complacent and think that they will be spared from a powerful earthquake like the one that recently struck parts of Mindanao, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said on Thursday.  READ: Mindanao quake altered rivers, ruined P2.3-B infra “Since it happened in Mindanao,

By ggaviola

Aid pours in as Venezuela reels from deadly twin earthquakes

Venezuela is racing to recover after two powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck late June 24, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 700, and triggering a wide internatio...

"Heavy Casualties" After Massive Twin Quakes Rock Venezuela, Topple Buildings; "International Response May Be Needed"

"Heavy Casualties" After Massive Twin Quakes Rock Venezuela, Topple Buildings; "International Response May Be Needed" Twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing entire apartment buildings across Caracas and leaving behind scenes of widespread devastation. The USGS said the first quake registered a magnitude of 7.1, with an epicenter near Morón, about 104 miles west of Caracas, at a depth of 8 miles. One minute later, a similarly massive magnitude 7.5 quak...

By Tyler Durden

One dead, many trapped as Rivers five-storey building crumbles

Tragedy strikes Port Harcourt as a five-storey building collapses on Odili Road, leaving one dead and many trapped. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-dead-many-trapped-as-rivers-five-storey-building-crumbles/

By Punch Newspapers

Site engineer, 15 others trapped as five-storey building collapses in Port Harcourt

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A tragic incident occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday after a five-storey building under construction collapsed, trapping no fewer than 16 persons, including a site engineer, beneath the rubble. Eyewitnesses said the building caved in at about 9 a.m., causing panic among residents and workers in the area. […] The post Site engineer, 15 others trapped as five-storey building collapses in Port Harcourt appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas and causing scientists to estimate "high casualties and extensive damage" to the South American country.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Earthquake in Venezuela: What We Know

The worst seismic event since 1967 shocked the country. Several buildings have collapsed in Caracas and the Maiquetia airport suffered damage

By Caracas Chronicles

State of Emergency in Venezuela After Two Earthquakes

The extent of the material damage has not yet been quantified, and no official figures have been released regarding injuries or fatalities. The post State of Emergency in Venezuela After Two Earthquakes appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson