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

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

Venezuela hit by back-to-back powerful earthquakes, buildings collapse in Caracas

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela minutes apart on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas. The US Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.1 quake hit near Morón at a depth of 13 km, followed one minute later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake 16 km southwest of the town at 10 km depth.

By FRANCE 24

Venezuela hit by powerful back-to-back earthquakes

The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century

By Regina Garcia Cano and Juan Pablo Arraez

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

Powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

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

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

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

Powerful 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning.

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.

"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

Buildings Collapse as Earthquakes Rock Venezuela

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas. The post Buildings Collapse as Earthquakes Rock Venezuela appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson