The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century.

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.

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.

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

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

Back-to-back earthquakes left at least 188 dead and injured more than 1,500 people, the authorities said. Residents of the port city of La Guaira estimated that hundreds of people…

Thousands feared dead as two powerful earthquakes devastate Venezuela, trapping residents and causing widespread destruction in Caracas.

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.

Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of…

Two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, have caused major destruction in Caracas and the country’s coastal area

One resident of Venezuela's capital described the scene in her area as "like a horror movie" as rescue teams searched the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors.

By Vivian Sequera and Mayela ArmasCARACAS, June 25 (Reuters) - Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the…

A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country's leader said Thursday as residents searched for loved ones trapped under rubble…

Desperate Venezuelans battled Thursday to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 164 people.

Emergency crews and residents scrambled to save survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings in Venezuela Thursday after two powerful earthquakes killed...

Jorge Rodriguez, who heads Venezuela's national assembly, says at least 188 people have died, 1,520 people have been injured, and at least 250 buildings have been damaged or…

At least 164 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 others injured in Venezuela with the death toll expected to climb, according to the country's acting president.

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful…

Rescue teams intensified operations across Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people, injuring…

Venezuelan rescuers searched collapsed buildings in La Guaira and Caracas on Thursday after two earthquakes killed at least 164 people and injured 971, acting president Delcy…