The quakes have wrought widespread damage across the country, leaving at least 164 people dead and hundreds missing.

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

The U.S. Geological Survey warned that \

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

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…