
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse in the capital, Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was west of Moron, approximately 168 kilometers from Caracas, at a depth of 13 kilometers. Residents evacuated as buildings swayed, with many visibly shocked by the destruction, including collapsed walls that exposed furniture to the street.
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