Two Major Earthquakes Strike Northern Venezuela Near Caracas
Two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck northern Venezuela near Caracas within less than a minute, with the second being the largest in the country since 1900.
Two significant earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The first tremor registered a magnitude of 7.2. Less than a minute later, a second, more powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 followed. The USGS noted that the 7.5-magnitude quake is the largest to have occurred in the country since the year 1900. The epicenters were located near the capital city of Caracas. The earthquakes occurred in rapid succession, just under a minute apart. The 7.5-magnitude event set a new record for Venezuela. The USGS continues to monitor the situation. No information on damage or casualties was provided in the initial report.
