Seismologists say the immediate aftermath carries much risk from aftershocks and unstable structures, particularly for recovery teams. | World News

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

The U.S. Geological Survey warned that \

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

Twin 7-magnitude earthquakes have hit Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas, with warnings of further powerful aftershocks.

Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, local time, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

"Red alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. High casualties and extensive..."

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

Strong earthquakes west of the city of Caracas have damaged buildings in Caracas and prompted warnings of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction.

Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsed

CARACAS: Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday (Jun 24) afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting…

The quakes were the strongest to hit the country in a century, and resulted in buildings collapsing in the Capital Caracasas. | World News

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

CARACAS, Venezuela: Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked…

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

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

Venezuela earthquake today: The quakes caused panic in the capital Caracas, where residents fled swaying buildings and spent hours outdoors fearing aftershocks. | World News

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"; at least 164 people confirmed dead.

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

Venezuela earthquake LIVE updates: As authorities scrambled to respond to the disaster, Rodríguez directed healthcare professionals across the country to report to hospitals and…