Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday evening, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 striking within a short period and causing widespread alarm across the country.
The back-to-back tremors were felt in several regions, including the capital Caracas, where reports emerged of damaged and collapsed buildings as residents rushed into the streets seeking safety.
Footage from affected areas showed debris scattered across roads and emergency crews assessing structural damage in the aftermath of the powerful quakes.
Residents described scenes of panic as buildings shook violently and power outages were reported in some neighborhoods following the seismic activity.
Authorities quickly launched emergency response operations, deploying rescue teams and first responders to inspect damaged structures and assist affected communities.
Officials are continuing to assess the full extent of the destruction, while monitoring for possible aftershocks that could pose additional risks.
The earthquakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in recent years and have raised concerns about infrastructure damage and potential casualties.
As emergency operations continue, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant, follow safety guidance, and stay prepared for further seismic activity while recovery efforts get underway.
