The earthquake in Venezuela was reported as 7.5 magnitude , with a second quake at 7.2 magnitude shortly after.

Context

Reports say the two quakes struck near Caracas within about a minute of each other, which is why many outlets described it as a twin or “doublet” event.

Note

Some coverage mentions one quake as 7.1 or describes the sequence slightly differently, but the most prominent reports identify 7.5 and 7.2 as the magnitudes.