The Venezuela earthquakes were reported as twin 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude quakes near Caracas. News updates also said they were shallow and struck seconds apart, which helped make the damage severe.

What that means

A magnitude 7-plus earthquake is considered major, and the reports said these were among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century.

Latest impact

The death toll has been reported differently across updates, ranging from at least 188 to 589, with injuries reported from about 1,500 to nearly 3,000 as rescue efforts continued.

Quick answer

If you only want the size: 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude.