Venezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared (opens original article in a new tab)

Venezuela was struck by back-to-back earthquakes, with the US Geological Survey stating high casualties and extensive damage are probable.

• Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, near San Felipe and Yumare respectively.
• The US Geological Survey reported high casualties and extensive damage were probable following the quakes.
• Buildings in Caracas were levelled, and social media footage showed debris and people fleeing at Simón Bolívar International Airport.