Buildings in Caracas Collapse After Powerful Back-to-Back Magnitude 7.2+ Earthquakes Strikes Venezuela – TRUMP STATEMENT (VIDEOS)

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening. The post Buildings in Caracas Collapse After Powerful Back-to-Back Magnitude 7.2+ Earthquakes Strikes Venezuela – TRUMP STATEMENT (VIDEOS) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Buildings in Caracas Collapse After Powerful Back-to-Back Magnitude 7.2+ Earthquakes Strikes Venezuela – TRUMP STATEMENT (VIDEOS)

TL;DR

  • A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Venezuela, with some reports indicating two quakes back-to-back (7.1 and 7.5).
  • The epicenter was reported near Morón and Montalban, west of Caracas.
  • Buildings collapsed in Caracas, causing damage and injuries.
  • The USGS estimates the death toll could reach over 10,000.
  • President Trump issued a statement offering U.S. aid and instructing agencies to prepare for rapid response.
  • Other seismic activity reported includes a 6.9 magnitude quake in Northern Japan and a 5.6 magnitude quake in Northern California.

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