Venezuela rocked by 7.1-magnitude earthquake causing buildings to collapse
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse in the capital city of Caracas. The earthquake's epicenter was located west of the community of Moron, along the country's Caribbean coast, approximately 104 miles west of Caracas. The powerful earthquake led to evacuations and visible shock among the population as they witnessed the destruction of entire walls and buildings.
- ▪The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and occurred on Wednesday evening.
- ▪The epicenter of the earthquake was west of the community of Moron, located along Venezuela's Caribbean coast.
- ▪The earthquake caused buildings to collapse in the capital city of Caracas.
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