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Two strong earthquakes struck in quick succession near Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in the capital, Caracas.
A magnitude 7.2 foreshock occurred near San Felipe just after 6:04 p.m. ET. Just 40 seconds later, a larger magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck about 23 kilometers southeast of Umalé.
The U.S. Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are likely.
Dangerous tsunamis could occur along coastlines within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the epicenter, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center. Previous tsunami warnings for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have been canceled.
In the capital, Caracas, about 300 kilometers from the epicenter, video geolocated by CNN showed collapsed buildings, damaged buildings with missing walls and dust blanketing some neighborhoods.
Terrified residents could be seen evacuating buildings with their loved ones and pets, then gathering in the streets.
At least three buildings partially collapsed in the Plaza Altamira area in eastern Caracas.
Police in Chacao, Caracas, said it was too early to reveal the number of dead and injured.
The quake was felt hundreds of kilometers away in neighboring Colombia.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
