Venezuela earthquakes live: state of emergency declared after officials warn of widespread damage and high casualties (opens original article in a new tab)

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and causing widespread damage as officials warned of high casualties.

• Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening
• Buildings collapsed in Caracas as residents evacuated during the quakes
• USGS warned of high casualties and extensive damage from the earthquakes
• Interior minister reported alarming situations in Altamira neighborhood with collapsed structures