- Earthquakes caused widespread infrastructure failure in the capital, Caracas.
- Earthquakes struck west of the capital Caracas, leading to urgent needs and a response from aid organizations.
- Earthquakes impacted the region including Caracas, La Guaira, and Colombia. International aid mobilized for the crisis.
- Major earthquakes struck both Colombia and Venezuela, leading the UN to prepare a recovery effort and the Colombian President to report casualties.
An M7.4 earthquake struck Venezuela and Colombia, with reports indicating the resulting damage was smaller than previously estimated.
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An M7.4 earthquake struck Venezuela and Colombia, with reports indicating the resulting damage was smaller than previously estimated.