Venezuela Twin Earthquakes Kill 32, Injure 700
Dual magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes — the largest to hit Venezuela since 1900 — killed at least 32 and injured 700, with buildings collapsed in the capital. Trump offered US assistance, signaling a diplomatic realignment with Venezuela’s interim government. Massive humanitarian event with direct US foreign-policy angle.
Two earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela roughly 100 miles west of Caracas on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring approximately 700 others. Buildings collapsed across the capital and tremors were felt in neighboring Colombia. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency.
Rescuers from several countries began arriving at affected areas Thursday as authorities assessed the scale of structural damage. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded both seismic events — the most powerful to hit Venezuela since 1900. President Trump offered U.S. assistance to Venezuela’s government — a signal of shifting diplomatic relations between Washington and Caracas. Dozens of buildings collapsed in and around the capital, with rescue operations ongoing across multiple affected regions.
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Powerful earthquake hits Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital
A strong earthquake has shaken Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital city of Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the event.
Powerful earthquakes devastate Venezuela
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela about 100 miles west of Caracas on Wednesday, killing dozens of people, injuring hundreds and causing widespread damage.
Venezuela earthquakes leave at least 32 dead, 700 injured and dozens of buildings collapsed
Delcy Rodríguez declares state of emergency after buildings collapse across Caracas, with tremors felt in Colombia. Rescuers from other countries arriving.
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