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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Rocks Caracas And Northern Venezuela

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck near the Caribbean coast close to Montalbán at a relatively shallow depth, allowing the tremors to be felt across much of northern Venezuela and neighboring Colombia.

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Powerful 7.2 foreshock and 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela. Pic via(@CNN)

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck north-central Venezuela, shaking buildings across Caracas and sending thousands of residents rushing into the streets as authorities assessed the extent of the damage and monitored for aftershocks.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck near the Caribbean coast close to Montalbán at a relatively shallow depth, allowing the tremors to be felt across much of northern Venezuela and neighboring Colombia.

Residents in Caracas reported prolonged shaking, prompting evacuations from office buildings, apartment complexes, and commercial centers.

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Emergency officials said there were no immediate reports of widespread casualties or major structural damage in the immediate aftermath, though inspection teams were deployed to examine public buildings, bridges, roads, and other critical infrastructure for possible damage.

Authorities also urged residents to remain cautious because strong aftershocks are common following earthquakes of this magnitude.

The earthquake was felt beyond Venezuela's borders, with residents in parts of Colombia also reporting noticeable tremors.

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The U.S. Tsunami Warning System initially issued tsunami advisories and threat notices for parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several islands off Venezuela's coast, before continuing to evaluate the situation as additional seismic data became available.

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