'I saw the windows moving' - Venezuelans describe panic as tremors hit
Summary
Two strong earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck Caracas, Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and people to evacuate onto the streets. The exact number of casualties and overall damage is not yet known, but residents described the tremors as the strongest they have ever felt.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes hit Caracas seconds apart on Wednesday, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
- The earthquakes occurred on a national holiday celebrating the 1821 Battle of Carabobo.
- Buildings collapsed, and many people left their homes to wait outside in case of aftershocks.
- Residents reported power outages, broken walls, fallen utility poles, and lack of phone signals.
- Some people were unable to save their pets or personal belongings during the evacuation.
- The last major earthquake in Caracas was in 1967, with a magnitude of 6.6, which killed over 200 people.
- Residents described the current tremors as stronger and more frightening than the 1967 quake.
- Emergency calls for help were heard from the rubble of collapsed buildings.
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