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

Both quakes measured over 7.0 magnitude, with tremors being felt as far as more than a thousand miles away in Brazil’s Amazon region.

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.

Tremors felt across region as authorities assess impact and casualties

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

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

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.

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

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in Caracas. | World News

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

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The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century

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