The earthquakes hit Venezuela’s northern coast , with the hardest-hit area reported in the coastal state of La Guaira , and the shaking also heavily affected Caracas and nearby northern areas.

Quick Scoop

Reports describe two strong quakes striking west of Caracas and along the country’s northern coast within about a minute of each other.

Where it hit

  • La Guaira was described as the hardest-hit coastal state.
  • Caracas sustained extensive shaking and damage.
  • Other northern areas were also rocked, according to rescue and news reports.

Context

The earthquakes were part of a twin event, sometimes called a doublet , affecting the same broader region near Venezuela’s capital and coast.

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