magnitude 7.2 earthquake
Coverage of magnitude 7.2 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.
- Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake followed by a 7.5 tremor struck west of Caracas, Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and likely resulting in high casualties, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.