Two Massive Earthquakes Hit Venezuela in Seconds, Toppling Buildings

A 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, followed 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5. The rapid hits collapsed dozens of buildings in Caracas and La Guaira, trapping people inside before they could escape. Rescue teams pulled survivors—including three young siblings—from rubble by hand, as heavy equipment hadn't yet arrived. Authorities declared a state of emergency.