A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck the area of Montalbán, Venezuela, near the capital Caracas. Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the moment the quake hit, as well as the aftermath, with buildings collapsed.

The twin earthquake that hit Venezuela were incredibly strong as buildings in Caracas shook from side to side. The authorities have said that nearly one lakh people might be feared dead.

A rare seismic phenomenon known as a doublet earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, with the USGS recording a magnitude 7.2 foreshock.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, prompting train suspensions and highway inspections in affected areas. No tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported, and authorities said no irregularities were detected at nearby nuclear facilities.

A rare earthquake doublet struck northern Venezuela, with a 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 mainshock. The sequence killed at least 32 people, damaged Caracas and sent seismic waves to instruments across North America.

Video from around the world on the latest news developments, with insight from Wall Street Journal editors and reporters.

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the southern Philippines sent seismic waves across the planet. The signals, tracked worldwide, showed how a major rupture can make Earth vibrate for hours.

A pair of powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings, closing the country’s main airport and sending panicked residents of the capital pouring into the streets.