Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela
5 hours ago
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- Two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela's northern coast within a minute, causing building collapses.
- The quakes were felt nationwide and in Colombia, with significant damage in Caracas and coastal areas, but no tsunami threat.
- USGS issued rare red alerts, warning of potential high casualties and widespread damage due to vulnerable structures.
- Venezuela is responding with nationwide emergency deployments, gas shut-offs, and rescue operations, amid ongoing political and economic crises.
- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez will address the nation; casualty figures are not yet available as the situation develops.