The tremor was followed by several aftershocks, the US Geological Survey reported.

The tremor was followed by several aftershocks, the US Geological Survey reported.

Tremors felt across region as authorities assess impact and casualties

Footage circulating on social media show people panicking at an airport near Venezuela's capital following back-to-back earthquakes

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.

Thousands feared dead after two major temblors strike Venezuela in a double blow.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.

Venezuela earthquake today: The quakes caused panic in the capital Caracas, where residents fled swaying buildings and spent hours outdoors fearing aftershocks. | World News