Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse in the capital, Caracas, and leaving residents frightened as rescue teams search for survivors.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2, with its epicentre west of Morón, a community along Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometres from Caracas, at a depth of about 22 kilometres.
A second strong earthquake measuring 7.5 magnitude followed shortly afterwards, increasing damage and panic across the region.
Authorities in the Chacao municipality of Caracas said at least four buildings collapsed, while 18 people have been rescued. More than 500 search-and-rescue workers are involved in emergency operations.
Residents described scenes of fear, with damaged homes, shattered windows and debris across streets. Some areas reported power and internet outages after the earthquakes.
Geophysicists warned that aftershocks are likely in the coming days, including possible tremors of magnitude 3 to 5, though another earthquake as powerful as the main shocks is considered less likely.
Venezuelan authorities have ordered medical workers to report to hospitals and emergency centres to assist the injured, while international support offers have begun arriving.
The United States and other countries have expressed solidarity and offered assistance as Venezuela continues rescue and recovery efforts.
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