Buildings in Caracas Collapse After Powerful Back-to-Back Magnitude 7.2+ Earthquakes Strikes Venezuela – TRUMP STATEMENT (VIDEOS)

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A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

Conflicting reports state there were two earthquakes back-to-back – a 7.1 and a 7.5.

“The U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and its epicenter was west of the community of Morón,, located along the country’s Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometers (104 miles) west of Caracas. The quake had a depth of 13 kilometers (8 miles),” AP reported.

“Minutes later, the USGS reported an even larger 7.5-magnitude earthquake. The second quake had a depth of 10 kilometers and its epicenter was 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Morón,” AP reported.

However, other reports claim the original 7.1 quake was upgraded to a 7.5.

Buildings collapsed amid widespread reports of damage and injuries in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas.

The death toll can reach over 10,000, according to the USGS.

According to the the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the quake is located in Montalban, Venezuela – 130 miles east of Caracas.

Videos posted to showed major damage to buildings.

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WATCH:

Footage of the moment the quake hit Maiquetia International Airport:

released a statement on the twin quakes that struck Venezuela.

The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have left a devastating number of deaths. The U.S.A. stands ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends. Early reports are not good!!! President DJT

A magnitude 6.9 hit Northern Japan on Wednesday evening.

A magnitude 5.6 quake hit Northern California in Mendocino on Wednesday morning.

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