A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Venezuela. The tremors were felt in the country's capital, Caracas, and damaged a number of buildings. International mass media reports on this.
According to reports, the epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 168 kilometers west of Caracas, near the city of Morón. As a result of the tremors, panic was observed among the population in the capital and adjacent areas.
Reports indicate that an initial 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred, and shortly after, another powerful tremor was recorded. As a result, some buildings partially collapsed, and the population was evacuated to safe areas.
So far, no official data on the number of casualties and injured has been released. Relevant organizations are conducting search and rescue operations.
