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Earthquake Cluster Rocks Venezuela, California and Japan Within Seven Hours, Says USGS

Venezuela, California, and Japan experienced significant earthquakes within seven hours. Venezuela declared a state of calamity, while international support poured in. Experts confirm the quakes are unrelated.

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After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN experts

UN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The powerful tremors, which killed at least 32 people and damaged infrastructure, have created a critical need for information. Authorities are being pressed to prioritize human rights in the disaster response,…

The Economic Times

Trump says US is ‘ready, willing and able to help’ Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

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Trump offers to help ‘great friends’ in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes leave dozens dead

Addressing the situation in Venezuela, President Trump claimed that ‘early reports are not good’ amid estimates thousands may have been killed

The Independent UK

Death toll rises to at least 188, more than 200 trapped

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped. Many more were feared dead. Read our blog to see how the day's events…

France 24

Venezuela earthquake mapped: Death toll ‘could exceed 10,000’ after powerful twin tremors

At least 32 people confirmed dead and over 700 injured after back-to-back tremors collapse buildings

The Independent UK

Twin earthquakes threaten Venezuela’s fragile recovery as GDP loss feared, oil output at risk

Twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela have dealt a potentially devastating blow to an economy already on the brink, raising fears of a prolonged setback to the country's fragile recovery under its US-backed interim government.

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Was Venezuela struck by an earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far

On Wednesday evening just after 6pm local time, two earthquakes violently shook northern Venezuela.

The Conversation

Bulletin AM briefing: Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela and Farage referred to financial regulator

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The Independent UK

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela as state of emergency declared

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Venezuela reeling after powerful twin earthquakes as promises of aid pour in

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets as communities across the South American country sustained damage

The Independent UK

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, reports National Centre of Seismology

Nepal experienced a 3.8 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, with its epicenter located at a depth of 25 kilometers. Meanwhile, Japan's Prime Minister urged vigilance following a strong earthquake off Iwate Prefecture, though no tsunami threat was reported. Separately, Caracas, Venezuela, was struck by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday evening,…

The Economic Times

Watch: Moment powerful earthquake hits Venezuela's Caracas airport; dust clouds rise, passengers run for shelter

Venezuela's main international gateway, Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía near Caracas, was forced to shut down after twin powerful earthquakes caused significant damage to its infrastructure on Thursday.

The Times of India

Venezuela earthquakes: PM Modi expresses condolences, says India stands ready to extend assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India's deep sorrow over the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the Venezuelan government and its people, particularly those who lost loved ones, he assured them of India's solidarity. The Prime Minister also wished for the swift recovery of the injured and pledged…

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At least 164 killed and 971 injured in powerful Venezuela earthquakes

Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, caused widespread damage.

The Economic Times

Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to help

President Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. assistance to the nation's "new and great friends," with government agencies instructed to prepare for swift action. The powerful tremors, striking near Moron, caused buildings to collapse in the capital,…

Bangkok Post

Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes

CARACAS - "Antonio, it's your mom, I'm right here," a mother's desperate cries bounced off the rubble of a 22-story building in Caracas that collapsed following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 235 with 40,000 missing as emergency crews search for survivors

Health minister says nearly 4,300 people injured

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Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the capital to crumble and forced the closure of the country's main airport. "We went out through the emergency stairs; that's how they got us out," the 42-year-old told AFP. Dozens more in the…

The Times of India

Watch: Venezuela, Japan and California shaken by powerful quakes within hours

A day of powerful seismic activity saw major earthquakes strike Venezuela, Japan, and California. Venezuela experienced the most devastating impact with twin quakes causing fatalities and building collapses. Japan's northeast coast was hit by a strong tremor, while northern California also registered a significant quake. Experts confirm these events are…

The Economic Times

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

Venezuela earthquake: The United States is mobilizing crucial assistance for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that toppled buildings and trapped people. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed contact with Venezuelan authorities, while a disaster assistance team and task force are being deployed with search and rescue, medical, and humanitarian supplies.…

The Times of India

Venezuela earthquake: 32 killed, over 700 injured; state of emergency declared

In the wake of devastating twin earthquakes, Venezuela has declared a national state of emergency. Infrastructure has been severely impacted, with many buildings reduced to rubble and fears of casualties potentially soaring between 10,000 and 100,000, according to the USGS. Rescue operations have been hindered, especially in the capital Caracas…

The Economic Times

Watch: Venezuela rocked by 2 deadly earthquakes within 39 seconds. Roads crack open, buildings shake & residents run in fear

Earthquake in Venezuela: Venezuela was jolted by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.2 magnitude followed by a 7.5 magnitude just 39 seconds later, causing building collapses and road damage. Viral videos show panicked residents fleeing structures and streets cracking open. Tsunami alerts were issued across the Caribbean. These tremors are among…

The Economic Times

Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?

Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.

Bangkok Post

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic

CARACAS - Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.

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