Due to the two earthquakes, a state of emergency was declared in Venezuela and Caracas Airport was closed
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency in the country after The two strong earthquakes that caused serious damage in the capital Caracas, and the closure of Maiquetia International Airport.
Rodriguez announced in a televised speech on Wednesday evening that two strong earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 degrees, followed by 20 aftershocks, caused the collapse of many buildings in Caracas and the closure of the airport. "Miketia" International Airport serving the capital due to severe damage to infrastructure.
Double earthquake
hit Earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 Caracas It was felt in neighboring Colombia, and occurred within one minute in two locations about 45 kilometers apart and at two different depths.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake
hit Earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 Venezuela on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey, which sparked a state of panic and panic in the capital Caracas.
And hit The earthquake, whose epicenter was located 21 kilometers east of the coastal town of Morón, occurred at 22:04 GMT, and was followed by several aftershocks.
The depth of the earthquake reached 10 kilometers, causing panic inside a shopping center in the capital, Caracas.
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