A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami warning.

El movimiento telúrico tuvo su epicentro a 21 kilómetros al este de Morón y se sintió con fuerza en la capital venezolana donde se reportan daños en infraestructuras residenciales

A strong earthquake has shaken Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital city of Caracas

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A powerfuel 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, swaying buildings and homes in the capital of Caracas.

Several earthquakes shook Venezuela's capital of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon,witnesses reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter was about 17 miles west of the community of Morón. Shaking was felt as far away as Caracas.

A tsunami alert has been issued for Venezuela after an earthquake

Tremors felt across region as authorities assess impact and casualties

A strong earthquake has shaken north-central Venezuela, near the capital Caracas, with residents in neighbouring Colombia also reporting feeling tremors.

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Caracas, Venezuela, prompting evacuations but no reported damages or injuries.

A preliminary 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported Wednesday evening in northwest Venezuela, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Strong earthquakes struck Japan and Venezuela, with the 7.1-magnitude Venezuela quake triggering a Caribbean tsunami warning, officials said.

A powerful earthquake struck near the northern coast of Venezuela on Wednesday leading to collapsed buildings in the capital Caracas.

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami warning.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, with residents reporting tremors in Colombia too.

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital just seconds apart, bringing down buildings in Caracas.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Venezuela’s coast, shaking Caracas and prompting evacuations. A tsunami threat was issued for Puerto Rico.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within minutes of each other on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts…

An earthquake struck near the northern coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in the capital, Caracas. Follow for live updates.

Homes and buildings collapse in first magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with tremors felt in neighbouring Colombia

Authorities have not yet given any estimates of deaths or injuries in wake of the magnitude 7.1 quake.