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Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, with magnitudes of 7.1 and 7.5, causing significant damage in Caracas and surrounding areas.
- The first quake's epicenter was near Morón on the Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometers west of Caracas, followed minutes later by a larger quake southwest of Morón.
- The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands due to potential tsunami risks.
- Buildings collapsed in Caracas, particularly in the Altamira neighborhood, prompting evacuations and emergency responses amid reports of injuries.
- Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged caution due to aftershocks, emphasized rescue efforts, and called for public cooperation with emergency protocols.
