Tragic news has broken out of Venezuela.
On Wednesday, Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes causing buildings to collapse across its capital.
The USGS revealed the earthquakes were measured in at a magnitude of 7.1 and 7.5 making the earthquakes two of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the country.
Currently no death toll has been reported but due to the large amount of residential buildings collapsing thousands are feared dead.
Here was the aftermath:
NBC News reported more on the earthquakes:
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and its epicenter was west of the community of Morón, located along the country’s Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometers (104 miles) west of Caracas. The quake had a depth of 13 kilometers (8 miles).
The USGS reported an even larger 7.5-magnitude earthquake just a minute later. The second quake had a depth of 10 kilometers and its epicenter was 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Morón.
The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami alert for Virgin Islands. Authorities in the Dominican Republic also issued one for the island. Another alert for Puerto Rico was quickly lifted.
People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas and remained outside, many visibly shocked as they saw entire walls that had collapsed, making furniture visible from the street. Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy.
More scenes:
Additional footage of the major damage in La Guaira, Venezuela from the powerful earthquakes. pic.twitter.com/TuWjpBblnF
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Sky News reported there could be a high amount of casualties:
Buildings have collapsed in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, after powerful back-to-back earthquakes hit the south American country – with reports there could be ‘high casualties’.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) says the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1, with an even larger tremor of 7.5 hitting minutes later.
“High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” the USGS says.
People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas and remained outside, many visibly shocked as they saw entire walls that had collapsed.
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello reported “alarming situations” in the Altamira neighbourhood of Caracas.
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BREAKING: Devastation in La Guaira after 2 earthquakes hit Venezuela. Thousands feared dead, according to USGS. pic.twitter.com/azCGV2lXw8
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