Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA powerful double earthquake, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction west of the capital, Caracas. The tremors have resulted in at least 235 confirmed deaths, 4,300 injuries, and nearly 50,000 people reported missing, prompting interim president Delcy Rodriguez to declare a state of emergency. The coastal state of La Guaira, located near Caracas, was among the hardest hit, with satellite images revealing extensive damage and over 250 structures either damaged or destroyed, including the main international airport. Search and rescue operations are continuing, with hundreds still feared trapped under rubble, while the International Federation of the Red Cross reported critical damage to its headquarters, impacting aid efforts. International aid has been pledged by countries including the US and UK, as the US Geological Survey estimates a 44 per cent probability that fatalities could exceed 10,000. In fullSatellite images of Venezuela show devastation caused by double earthquakeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported on Thursday at least 32 dead and more than 700 injured from the two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the…

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

Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Caracas, with USGS warning of potentially widespread disaster and up to 100,000 deaths; airport was shut, buildings collapsed and…

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.

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

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

Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, caused…

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

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…

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets as communities across the South…

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck shortly after 6 p.m.

Acting president says at least 32 people killed and hundreds more injured

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

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

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