7.5 Earthquake Strikes Venezuela: 'I thought the building would fall on me'
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, just seconds apart. The first quake registered a magnitude of 7.2, followed by a second at 7.5. Residents described moments of panic, with one saying, “I thought the building would fall on top of me.” No immediate reports of major damage or casualties were available. Authorities are assessing the situation.