Venezuela earthquakes mapped: Where the deadly quakes struck
Venezuela earthquakes killed at least 188 people and injured more than 1,500 after twin powerful tremors triggered building collapses and major damage.
Residents search through the rubble of homes damaged during an earthquake and several aftershocks that struck La Guaira, Venezuela. (AP Photo) Two strong earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Thursday caused heavy damage to homes and buildings in several parts of the country as rescue teams raced to search for survivors beneath collapsed buildings, resulting in at least 188 deaths and over 1,500 injuries.
Rapid succession of high-magnitude tremors
The first earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.2, struck around 6 pm (local time) 23km south-east of Yumare, located west of the capital Caracas, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The second earthquake, measuring 7.5 magnitude, struck a similar location at a gap of merely 38 seconds.
Geographic spread of structural collapses
The second quake turned out to be lethal as shaking, particularly from the second earthquake, let to damage or completely collapse of buildings in Caracas and the nearby seaside city of La Guaira.
Resident walk among damaged building after an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela. (AP Photo)
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