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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake collapses buildings in Venezuela

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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, causing buildings to collapse in the capital city of Caracas. The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 160 km west of Caracas at a depth of 13 km, according to the US Geological Survey. While authorities have not yet released casualty figures, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello confirmed that buildings and houses had fallen. The event occurred during a public holiday commemorating Venezuela's independence from Spain. AI

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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake collapses buildings in Venezuela

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Buildings collapse as earthquake rocks Venezuela

    A strong ⁠earthquake shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, west of Caracas, bringing down buildings in the capital, though authorities did not immediately report any casualties. The earthquake registered at a magnitude 7.1, about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas,…

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