In pictures: Widespread destruction after back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela (opens original article in a new tab)

Widespread destruction occurred in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas, toppling buildings and trapping people in rubble.

• A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit 160 km west of Caracas, followed by a 7.5 tremor less than a minute later.
• Buildings toppled in Caracas, trapping people in rubble and prompting warnings of heavy casualties and widespread destruction.
• Rescuers searched for victims in collapsed buildings, with images showing damaged structures and people in the streets following the earthquakes.