Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas and other affected states. Residents were seen desperately searching through rubble for loved ones amidst the devastation. The capital's main airport has been closed due to severe damage, and a state of emergency has been declared.

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1900.

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