Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead as rescuers are searching through rubble in a rush to save lives after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around Venezuelan capital Caracas on Wednesday.

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

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

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