7.5-Magnitude Quake Is Largest to Hit Venezuela in More Than a Century

The New York Times • World • 1 hour ago

The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that it could be far deadlier than a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country in 1900.

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After two powerful quakes shook the South American country, concern is growing that the damage could be devastating.

After two powerful quakes shook the South American country, concern is growing that the damage could be devastating.

Residents in Caracas, the capital, said the quake shook buildings and knocked out electricity. Images showed damaged bu…