A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, with residents reporting tremors in Colombia too.

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Caracas, Venezuela, prompting evacuations but no reported damages or injuries.

As per a report by Reuters, visible damage, including cracks forming along apartment walls and shattered glass at building entrances, was witnessed in several parts of the quake-torn area.

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, swaying buildings and homes in the capital of Caracas.