The United States Geological Survey has estimated that the final death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people.

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

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.

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.

As pledges of aid pour in from around the world, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency.

US Geological Survey says high casualties 'probable' after powerful quakes hit South American country.

Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Caracas, with USGS warning of potentially widespread disaster and up to 100,000 deaths; airport was shut, buildings collapsed and…

The USGS warns the death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon (local time), bringing down buildings in Caracas and causing scientists to estimate "high casualties…

The agency issued a red alert on its Pager system, estimating a high likelihood of significant fatalities and infrastructural losses.

Authorities have estimated that the number of casualties could be in the tens of thousands

Rescuers search for survivors in collapsed buildings as USGS warns of potentially catastrophic casualties

Earthquake country's strongest in a century; US Geological Survey says "disaster is likely widespread"; Trump says US stands "ready to help".

Earthquake country's strongest in a century; US Geological Survey says "disaster is likely widespread"; Trump says US stands "ready to help".

US Geological Survey estimates 44 per cent chance fatalities could exceed 10,000

Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, caused…

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets as communities across the South…

Venezuela faces a humanitarian crisis as two powerful earthquakes leave at least 32 dead and over 700 injured, prompting a state of emergency and international aid offers from the…

Acting president says at least 32 people killed and hundreds more injured

Venezuela declared a state of emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes caused widespread damage and rescue efforts.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).