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
RANK_REASON The cluster reports a significant natural disaster event with widespread impact. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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