Venezuela rocked by powerful back-to-back earthquakes

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, with its epicenter located approximately 13 kilometers deep and about an hour west of Valencia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremors were also felt by residents in neighboring Colombia. The powerful seismic event caused homes and buildings to collapse. This earthquake was followed by back-to-back tremors, indicating significant seismic activity in the region. The U.S. Geological Survey is monitoring the situation and providing updates on the seismic events and their impact.