Two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's northern coast with only 39 seconds between them. Luxury neighborhoods in Caracas like Los Palos Grandes and Altamira suffered catastrophic collapses. The official death toll stands at 164 fatalities and 971 injured, while hundreds remain missing.
A rare 'seismic doublet' of two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread destruction. The provisional toll stands at 164 deaths and 971 injured. Buildings collapsed in Caracas, and a tsunami warning was issued for the Caribbean before being cancelled hours later.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude shook Venezuela with less than a minute between them, creating terrifying scenes at a Caracas stadium that were captured on video. Authorities declared a state of emergency as rescue efforts intensify following building collapses.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
