Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on the same day. The first was a 7.1 magnitude quake that caused buildings to collapse in Caracas, and the second was a 7.5 magnitude quake near the city of Morón.Key Facts
- The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck near Morón, about 168 km west of Caracas.
- This quake caused buildings to fall down in Caracas, the capital city.
- People in Caracas evacuated swaying buildings and stayed outside for safety.
- Dust and collapsed walls were visible in some neighborhoods of Caracas.
- Venezuela’s Interior Minister said the quake was felt across several states.
- The Altamira neighborhood experienced serious damage with collapsed homes and buildings.
- Authorities warned that aftershocks could cause more damage.
- Later on the same day, a stronger 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Morón at a depth of 10 km.
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