The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.

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.

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.

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…

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

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors,…

Two back-to-back earthquakes hit the Venezuelan Caribbean on Wednesday just 39 seconds apart, led by a powerful magnitude 7.5 main event

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…

Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean…

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

Earthquake in Venezuela: Venezuela was jolted by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.2 magnitude followed by a 7.5 magnitude just 39 seconds later, causing building collapses and road…

La sismóloga Gina Paola Villalobos da cuenta de una falla que llevaba más de 100 años acumulando la potencia liberada este miércoles

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

Venezuela recorded two back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday, causing significant structural damage and loss of life | World News

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

Explore Venezuela's earthquake history and its profound impact on the nation's political landscape and governance through time.

Dos potentes sismos de 7,2 y 7,5 de magnitud sacudieron el norte de Venezuela el miércoles, alcanzando Caracas a 300 kilómetros del epicentro. El Gobi

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

A rare magnitude 7.1 doublet earthquake struck Venezuela during a public holiday, causing widespread panic and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency.

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets.

Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other, causing buildings to collapse and widespread damage in and around Caracas. The rare…