164 dead as powerful twin earthquakes rock Venezuela (opens original article in a new tab)

Powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000, with rescue efforts underway in affected areas.

• 164 people killed, nearly 1,000 injured in Venezuela earthquakes
• Earthquakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, strongest in over a century
• Rescue teams working in collapsed buildings, with UN-certified teams arriving