Magnitude 7.5 earthquake
Coverage of Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in the Nexus archive.
- What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century
Venezuela's northern coast experienced two major earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971. A state of emergency has been declared amid widespread destruction, with rescue operations ongoing. The earthquakes occurred during a public holiday, complicating recovery efforts in a country already facing political and economic crises.
- In pictures: Widespread destruction after back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela near Caracas, causing widespread destruction, building collapses, and potential heavy casualties. Rescue operations are underway as people search for victims in rubble and assess damage across the region.
- Venezuela Hit By Magnitude 7.5 Quake
Venezuela experienced a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. The quake is the primary event described in the title.
- Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos
Two powerful earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela within a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. These tremors are among the strongest to hit the country in over a century.