Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
A powerful earthquake has struck Venezuela, causing significant damage in the capital city of Caracas.
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The brief
Coverage from The New York Times, ABC News, The Guardian, CNN and AP News emphasizes the severity of the earthquake and the immediate impact on infrastructure. The next steps involve assessing the extent of the damage and the number of injuries and casualties.
Coverage does not yet specify the full scope of the damage or the number of people affected.
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Quick answers
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1.
Where was the earthquake centered?
The earthquake was centered in Venezuela, with significant damage reported in the capital city of Caracas.
Which news outlets are covering the earthquake?
The New York Times, ABC News, The Guardian, CNN and AP News are among the outlets covering the earthquake.
Coverage (16)
- The Venezuela earthquakes The Guardian · 5h ago
- 2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas NPR · 6h ago
- Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely Reuters · 6h ago
- 7.5-Magnitude Quake Is Largest to Hit Venezuela in More Than a Century The New York Times · 6h ago
- Venezuela earthquakes live: state of emergency declared after officials warn of widespread damage and high casualties The Guardian · 7h ago
- Two earthquakes have hit Venezuela BBC · 7h ago
- Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: 2 Major Quakes Cause Buildings to Collapse in Caracas The New York Times · 7h ago
- Strong earthquakes hit Venezuela as buildings collapse in Caracas BBC · 7h ago
- Venezuelans in South Florida Call Relatives and Organize Aid The New York Times · 8h ago
- Venezuela earthquakes live: Two powerful quakes shake S American country Al Jazeera · 8h ago
- 2 powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela Axios · 8h ago
- Venezuela Hit by 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake The New York Times · 10h ago
- 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Venezuelan capital, damage and injuries reported ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 10h ago
- Venezuela rocked by powerful back-to-back earthquakes The Guardian · 10h ago
- Live updates: Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela CNN · 10h ago
- Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas AP News · 10h ago
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