Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
A powerful earthquake measuring between 7.1 and 7.2 magnitude has struck Venezuela, causing building collapses in Caracas.
📍 Aftermath
The story of the powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela has quieted, with reports indicating that buildings in Caracas, the capital, collapsed due to the tremors. The earthquakes, described as back-to-back and powerful, caused significant damage and are feared to have resulted in high casualties.
The coverage has ended without a definitive conclusion on the full extent of the damage or the final casualty count.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
A major earthquake has hit Venezuela, with the capital city of Caracas experiencing building collapses. Reported magnitudes for the event range from 7.1 to 7.2.
Coverage from AP News, BBC, and ABC News emphasizes the impact on Caracas, noting reported injuries and structural damage. The New York Times reports that tsunami alerts have been issued following the quake.
Future developments depend on the status of the tsunami alerts and the extent of the injuries and damage reported by authorities in Caracas.
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Sources (17)
- The Venezuela earthquakes The Guardian · 46d ago
- 2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas NPR · 46d ago
- Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos AP News · 46d ago broke it first
- Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: 2 Major Quakes Cause Buildings to Collapse in Caracas The New York Times · 46d ago
- Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes Yahoo · 46d ago
- Venezuela earthquakes live: Two powerful quakes shake S American country Al Jazeera · 46d ago
- Back-to-back earthquakes topple buildings in Venezuela’s capital The Washington Post · 46d ago
- Venezuela earthquake live: 'High casualties' feared after back-to-back tremors hit south American country Sky News · 46d ago
- Strong earthquake hits Venezuela as buildings collapse in Caracas BBC · 46d ago
- Live updates: Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela CNN · 46d ago
- Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas The Guardian · 46d ago
- Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas BBC News · 46d ago
- 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Venezuelan capital, damage and injuries reported ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 46d ago
- Tsunami Alerts Issued After 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela The New York Times · 46d ago
- Earthquakes shake Venezuela capital Reuters · 46d ago
- Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Venezuela as buildings shake in Caracas BBC · 46d ago
- Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas AP News · 46d ago broke it first
Answered
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
Reports vary between a 7.1 magnitude according to ABC News, BBC, and AP News, and a 7.2 magnitude according to The New York Times.
Where was the most significant damage reported?
Damage and building collapses have been reported in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas.
Were there any maritime warnings issued?
Yes, The New York Times reports that tsunami alerts were issued after the earthquake.
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