Double Powerful Quake in Venezuela: 7.5 and 7.2 Magnitude, Buildings Collapse, Panic in Caracas

Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday night, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic activity caused buildings to collapse and triggered panic among residents in the capital, Caracas. The acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, declared a state of emergency, reporting that the international airport serving the capital suffered severe damage and its operations are suspended indefinitely. She offered condolences to the victims' families without providing specific numbers of dead or injured. Schools and railways also suspended operations. The USGS warned that the 'double' earthquake could cause 'widespread' destruction and lead to 'thousands' of deaths. At least 20 strong aftershocks have already been recorded. In Caracas, chaos ensued as rescuers pulled injured people from rubble. An AFP correspondent witnessed a 22-story apartment building completely collapse in the Altamira neighborhood, where citizens desperately searched for relatives. Volunteers were heard calling for flashlights to locate trapped individuals as darkness fell.

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