A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160km west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey.

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital damaging buildings in Caracas and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country.

Strong quakes have struck near Venezuela's capital, damaging buildings in Caracas and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties...

Strong earthquakes strike Venezuela, causing building collapses and prompting warnings of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.