Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely | Venezuela
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Back-to-back strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings in the capital Caracas to collapse.
The US Geological Survey said: The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and the epicenter was in the west of society MoronIt is located on the country’s Caribbean coast, approximately 168 km (104 mi) to the west. caracas. The depth of the earthquake was 13 km (8 mi).
Minutes later, the USGS released a report: 7.5 magnitude earthquake is even bigger. The depth of the second earthquake was 10 kilometers and the epicenter was 16 kilometers southwest of Morón.
“High casualties and major damage are likely, and disaster is likely widespread,” the USGS said.
People evacuated and stayed out of shaking buildings in Caracas; many were visibly shocked to see entire walls collapsed and furniture becoming visible from the street. Dust columns can be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital where restaurants and other workplaces are concentrated.
Minister of Interior, Diosdado CabelloHe stated that the earthquake was felt in many states, adding that “alarming situations” were experienced with the collapse of houses and buildings in the Altamira neighborhood of Caracas. He urged the public to stay outside on the grounds that aftershocks could further damage some structures.
“We understand that some people may be desperate, but we are acting according to protocols to mobilize relief and rescue efforts to help those most in need,” Cabello said on state television. “Be very careful of children and the elderly, call each other and check that no one is hurt.”
He also urged people to stay outside because aftershocks could further damage some structures.
“The building literally shook from side to side. It’s unreal. The force was incredibly strong,” said Caracas resident Roberto Damas. “We were walking and he was throwing us around. Everything in the apartment fell. Thank God we got out.”
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mayor of Chacao region He says there was loss of life in the earthquakes, but does not give figures. Chacao is one of the five political and administrative subdivisions of Caracas. We’ll bring you updates as soon as we learn more.
Many Venezuelans were at home when the earthquakes occurred because it was a public holiday. Some of them explained what happened when the earthquake occurred.
“As soon as it started, we started hearing people screaming,” he said. Astrid Ramirez, 41 years old from Caracas. “Everyone was running down the stairs.”
While buildings in the capital shook, citizens were evacuated.
“There was a very violent impact. Things fell into the house, jugs fell into the refrigerator. I have never experienced anything like this,” he said. Coro Martinez56 from eastern Caracas.
Maria RomeroThe 80-year-old retiree, who lives south of Caracas, said police helped him leave his home. “This earthquake was terrible, even worse than the earthquake in 1967,” he said. Caracas was struck by a deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake in 1967.
Another resident said he received an earthquake alert on his phone just before the shaking intensified.
“It was an ordinary afternoon and suddenly my phone went off with an earthquake alert,” he said. “When I picked it up and started listening to what it said, I first felt a slight tremor. Then, in less than two seconds, everything started moving.”
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Back-to-back strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings in the capital Caracas to collapse.
The US Geological Survey said: The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and the epicenter was in the west of society MoronIt is located on the country’s Caribbean coast, approximately 168 km (104 mi) to the west. caracas. The depth of the earthquake was 13 km (8 mi).
Minutes later, the USGS released a report: 7.5 magnitude earthquake is even bigger. The depth of the second earthquake was 10 kilometers and the epicenter was 16 kilometers southwest of Morón.
“High casualties and major damage are likely, and disaster is likely widespread,” the USGS said.
People evacuated and stayed out of shaking buildings in Caracas; many were visibly shocked to see entire walls collapsed and furniture becoming visible from the street. Dust columns can be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital where restaurants and other workplaces are concentrated.
Minister of Interior, Diosdado CabelloHe stated that the earthquake was felt in many states, adding that “alarming situations” were experienced with the collapse of houses and buildings in the Altamira neighborhood of Caracas. He urged the public to stay outside on the grounds that aftershocks could further damage some structures.
“We understand that some people may be desperate, but we are acting according to protocols to mobilize relief and rescue efforts to help those most in need,” Cabello said on state television. “Be very careful of children and the elderly, call each other and check that no one is hurt.”
He also urged people to stay outside because aftershocks could further damage some structures.
“The building literally shook from side to side. It’s unreal. The force was incredibly strong,” said Caracas resident Roberto Damas. “We were walking and he was throwing us around. Everything in the apartment fell. Thank God we got out.”
