Rare Twin Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, State of Emergency Declared
Rare Twin Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, State of Emergency Declared
A rare earthquake incident has hit Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck just 39 seconds apart.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the second earthquake happened before the ground had settled from the first, making it a very unusual event.
The earthquakes were centred near the coastal town of Morón, but the shaking was felt in Caracas and several nearby states.
The strong tremors damaged buildings, cracked roads, and forced thousands of people to run out of their homes. Rescue teams were quickly sent to the affected areas.
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The Venezuelan government has declared a state of emergency and suspended schools, metro services, and flights at Simón BolÃvar International Airport while rescue efforts continue.
The USGS said the earthquakes could have caused serious damage and casualties, although officials are still gathering information.
The quakes also triggered tsunami advisories in parts of the Caribbean, but the warnings were later cancelled.
Meanwhile, experts said the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan later the same day was not connected to the Venezuela quakes because it happened on a different tectonic plate.
Rescue workers are still searching for survivors as authorities continue to assess the damage.
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