Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=FvBZpHkhCEx Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Powerful back-to-back earthquakes strike Venezuela | BBC News [Urzk1ZKX06p] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Two major earthquakes shook the Venezuelan capital of Caracas seconds apart on Wednesday evening. The first 7.2-magnitude quake was centred in the state of Carabobo, some 20km from the capital, Caracas. It was followed by a stronger earthquake just 39 seconds later, with that one registering a 7.5 magnitude, the US Geological Survey says. Buildings have collapsed as residents poured out into the streets, and the interior minister has asked people to leave their homes. It is still unclear how many casualties there have been and what the extent of the damage will be. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #BBCNews ELzu7hva0Ri cKVHftFKW6u 3HQuDiaHVep BYygknLa4uf UuwiVdBgiBF bBHwA3lYnX3 pZDsc2xSt6Z
Two major earthquakes shook the Venezuelan capital of Caracas seconds apart on Wednesday evening. The first 7.2-magnitude quake was centred in the state of Carabobo, some 20km from the capital, Caracas. It was followed by a stronger earthquake just 39 seconds later, with that one registering a 7.5 magnitude, the US Geological Survey says. Buildings have collapsed as residents poured out into the streets, and the interior minister has asked people to leave their homes. It is still unclear how many casualties there have been and what the extent of the damage will be. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #BBCNews ELzu7hva0Ri cKVHftFKW6u 3HQuDiaHVep BYygknLa4uf UuwiVdBgiBF bBHwA3lYnX3 pZDsc2xSt6Z