Venezuela earthquakes: magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes collapse buildings near Caracas
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 100 miles west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey. Buildings collapsed in the capital and rescue work is under way. Officials fear high casualties.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 100 miles west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, the US Geological Survey said.
Numerous buildings collapsed in the capital, and rescue teams are working to reach people trapped under rubble. Officials warned that casualties could be high as the scale of the damage became clear.
The government declared a state of emergency and efforts to mobilise international assistance were under way. Crews are working cautiously because of the risk of aftershocks while damage assessments continue.
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