Back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela last night, killing at least 188 people and injuring at least 1,520, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jo

Residents of La Guaira, a popular spot for beachgoers and the worst-hit city in the country, and Moron, near the quakes' epicenter, were scrambling amid limited official help.

Nationwide Emergency Declared Venezuela has announced a nationwide state of emergency after experiencing two significant earthquakes off its northern coast in quick succession, leading to extensive destruction.

Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.

People across South Florida spent anxious hours checking on family in the South American nation after two earthquakes stronger than Haiti in 2010.

The National Assembly president put the latest toll at 188 dead, 1,520 injured and 157 reported missing. He said teams are racing to rescue hundreds of people still trapped in damaged buildings.

Record stress along the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults could trigger a major earthquake around Los Angeles.

Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency in Venezuela after twin earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude killed 32 people and injured 700 as per initial figures.

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Venezuela faces one of its worst natural disasters in over a century after two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck on Wednesday night. The acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, confirmed that at least 32 people have died and 700 have been injured,