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Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and collapsing buildings in Caracas. Rescue teams are currently working to find survivors in the northern state of La Guaira. The quakes are among the strongest to hit the country in over a century.

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New reports confirm a second earthquake and specific casualty figures from the government.

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  1. Back-to-Back Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, Collapsing Buildings in Caracas

    Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and collapsing buildings in Caracas. Rescue teams are currently working to find survivors in the northern state of La Guaira. The quakes are among the strongest to hit the country in over a century.

    What's confirmed:

    • Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.
    • Buildings collapsed in the capital city of Caracas.
    • The earthquakes caused widespread damage and sent residents into the streets.
    • One earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1.
    • A second earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5.
    • Rescue teams are searching for survivors in the northern state of La Guaira.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Acting President Delcy Rodriguez stated at least 164 people died and 971 were injured.
    • NBC News reports at least 188 people were killed.
    • One source reports a magnitude of 7.2.
    • The earthquakes triggered a tsunami advisory in Puerto Rico.
    • Tsunami alerts were issued following a 7.2-magnitude quake.
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