Watch: Roads split, buildings crumble as 39 seconds of two quakes jolt Venezuela
Venezuela experienced a shocking dual earthquake event, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, striking near San Felipe and Yumare.
The tremors led to extensive damage including collapsed buildings and disrupted transport, particularly affecting multiple states and the capital, Caracas.
Video footage captured the chaos as residents evacuated swaying structures amidst fears of impending aftershocks.
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