Venezuela rocked by powerful back-to-back earthquakes
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela near Caracas on Wednesday, causing building damage and power outages. A tsunami warning was briefly issued then canceled for nearby U.S. and British territories.Key Facts
- The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and occurred about 13 km underground, west of Valencia, Venezuela.
- The second earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5, followed shortly after, about 10 km deep near Morón.
- Both quakes were felt in Caracas, where buildings were damaged and many residents lost power and internet.
- The earthquakes happened during a public holiday celebrating Venezuela’s independence.
- Authorities reported collapsed homes and advised people to stay outside due to possible aftershocks.
- Emergency services acted to help injured people and clear roads for ambulances.
- A tsunami warning was issued but later canceled for Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
- Around the same time, a separate earthquake of magnitude 6.9 occurred off northern Japan, with no major damage reported.
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