Caracas. Venezuela has been struck by a devastating series of back-to-back earthquakes that have killed at least 164 people, with fears the death toll could rise into the thousands, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The powerful quakes, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, hit the northern region of the country near the coastal city of Morón on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction across several states, including La Guaira and Carabobo.
Buildings collapsed, roads were damaged and critical infrastructure, including parts of the capital Caracas, was severely affected as thousands of residents rushed into the streets. Authorities said more than 900 people were injured and emergency teams continue to search for survivors trapped under rubble.
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