Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, one of which sent players and spectators running from a baseball stadium as the ground shook. The first earthquake was initially measured at magnitude 7.1, and less than a minute later, a second, stronger magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck nearby.
Earthquake Details
The epicenters were located near the coastal city of Morón, roughly 104 miles west of the capital of Caracas. Both earthquakes were shallow, increasing the intensity of shaking felt across a wide area. Authorities reported structural damage in parts of Caracas, including collapsed walls and damaged buildings.
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged residents to remain outdoors where it was safe because aftershocks could further weaken damaged structures. The earthquakes were felt across much of northern Venezuela and into neighboring Colombia. Tsunami advisories were briefly issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands before being canceled after officials determined the threat had passed.
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