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Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing widespread building collapses in Caracas. The death toll has exceeded 1,700 people, and tens of thousands remain missing. NASA reports that up to 58,000 buildings may be damaged or destroyed.

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  1. Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,700 as NASA Reports Massive Destruction

    Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing widespread building collapses in Caracas. The death toll has exceeded 1,700 people, and tens of thousands remain missing. NASA reports that up to 58,000 buildings may be damaged or destroyed.

    What's confirmed:

    • The first earthquake measured 7.1 magnitude with an epicenter west of Morón.
    • A second earthquake measuring 7.5 magnitude followed minutes later.
    • The twin earthquakes are among the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.
    • The death toll has passed 1,700.
    • The 7.1-magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 22 kilometers, while the 7.5-magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
    • A 4.6-magnitude aftershock later affected Caracas and La Guaira.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • NASA estimates that 58,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed.
    • Tens of thousands of people remain missing.
    • Satellite data suggests the disaster could be larger than official estimates.
    confidence 90%

  2. Back-to-back earthquakes strike Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas

    Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and building collapses in Caracas. A state of emergency has been declared as officials warn of high casualties. The quakes are among the strongest to hit the country in over a century.

    What's confirmed:

    • Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening.
    • Buildings collapsed in the capital city of Caracas.
    • One earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5.
    • The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.
    • A state of emergency was declared following warnings of widespread damage and high casualties.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • One earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2.
    confidence 80%