Nigeria Condoles with Venezuela Over Deadly Earthquakes

Massive Earthquake Strikes Venezuela as Fears Grow Death Toll Could Reach 100,000

A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing significant damage in several regions of the country and sending shockwaves across the Caribbean. Strong tremors partially damaged several residential high-rise buildings in the capital, Caracas, while emergency services rushed to assess the scale of the disaster. The earthquake originated at a depth of 13 kilometers, with its epicenter located approximately 60 kilometers from the city of Valencia. Residents of nearby Caribbean islands, including Aruba, Curaçao and Guyana, also felt the tremors.

Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela

A powerful earthquake struck north-central Venezuela this afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, knocking out power in parts of the city and prompting tsunami advisories across the Caribbean. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 7.5 mainshock was preceded by about 39 seconds by a magnitude 7.2 foreshock — a closely spaced pair [] The post Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Major earthquake hits Venezuela; heavy damage reported

A major magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck northern Venezuela, with initial reports of collapsed and heavily damaged buildings in the region. The earthquake was also strongly felt in Caracas. The earthquake happened west of Caracas and was centered 28 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of Montalbán, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It struck at a [] The post Major earthquake hits Venezuela; heavy damage reported appeared first on BNO News.

"Utter Devastation": Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes

Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency as rescue workers frantically search for survivors in the rubble of “dozens” of collapsed buildings. Historian Alejandro Velasco, who has family in Venezuela, reports that “many Venezuelans abroad are trying to get in touch with their loved ones in Venezuela and are having a hard time doing so.” The current death toll is at 164, with 1,000 people injured, but the U.S. Geological Survey warns there’s a high chance the death toll could rise into the tens of thousands — or even top 100,000.

Panic and extensive damage across Venezuela following powerful quakes

Videos show terrified residents and collapsed buildings across Venezuela as powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck the northern coast of the country. #CNN #News #Venezuela