The country's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday following shocks measuring 7.5 magnitude after two quakes hit in less than a minute.

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.

Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, about 39 seconds apart, struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, and…

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.

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

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…

Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, the strongest in over a century, causing widespread panic and damage, especially in Caracas. The tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5…

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, sending residents into the streets and causing buildings to collapse, officials said.

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

Two powerful earthquakes hit central Venezuela, causing chaos and structural damage. Emergency response is underway as rescue teams search for survivors.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Caracas, Venezuela, collapsing buildings and prompting interim leader Delcy Rodríguez to declare a state of emergency amid widespread destruction.

Two earthquakes toppled buildings in Caracas and prompted a frantic effort to rescue survivors in a country already grappling with political and economic turmoil.

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"; at least 164 people confirmed dead.

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…

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck shortly after 6 p.m.

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…