CARACAS: The Venezuelan capital, Caracas, was rocked by two very powerful earthquakes, with 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude tremors that struck within seconds of each other, causing widespread destruction.<\/p>\n
The death toll has now reached 235, while more than 1,500 people have been injured, and up to 100,000 people are feared dead.<\/p>\n
The two most powerful earthquakes that struck within a minute have collapsed several residential and commercial buildings, with hundreds of people reported to be trapped under the rubble.<\/p>\n
According to the US Geological Survey, up to 100,000 people could die, with more than 10,000 missing so far, while 164 people have been confirmed dead and more than 700 injured.<\/p>\n
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), one of the earthquakes that struck Venezuela last night was the most powerful earthquake to hit the country since 1900.<\/p>\n
According to the organization’s earthquake records, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Venezuela on October 29, 1900, known as the San Narciso earthquake. According to foreign media, authorities have expressed concern that the death toll from the earthquake is likely to rise and could reach 100,000.<\/p>\n
Emergency relief efforts are underway after the earthquake, where volunteers are trying to rescue people trapped under the rubble. So far, 235 bodies have been pulled out, while dozens of injured people are in critical condition.<\/p>\n
Citizens came out of their homes in fear and took to the streets due to the earthquake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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