'High casualties' likely as 7.5 quake hits Venezuela (opens original article in a new tab)

Strong earthquakes hit west of Venezuela's capital, causing building damage and prompting warnings of high casualties and widespread destruction. A tsunami alert was issued but later withdrawn.

• Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital, damaging buildings in Caracas
• USGS warned of high casualties and widespread destruction
• Tsunami alert issued for Puerto Rico and nearby islands but later withdrawn