State of emergency declared as two major earthquakes strike Venezuela
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela near the capital city, Caracas, causing buildings to collapse. At least 32 people died and 700 were injured, leading the government to declare a state of emergency.Key Facts
- The first earthquake measured magnitude 7.2 and struck about 160 km west of Caracas.
- Less than a minute later, a second earthquake of magnitude 7.5 occurred.
- At least 32 people lost their lives due to the earthquakes.
- Around 700 people were injured in the disaster.
- Many buildings in and around Caracas collapsed from the tremors.
- The Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency following the earthquakes.
- The information about the earthquakes and magnitudes comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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