Two major earthquakes struck central Venezuela
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Caracas sits atop a volatile tectonic junction known as the San Sebastián Fault System, posing a continuous threat of severe seismic activity to the mountain-ringed city. The city of Eternal Spring with dense, precarious, and poorly constructed hillside housing makes it highly vulnerable, with potential for thousands of casualties during a major earthquake or heavy rains.
Caracas is surrounded by mountains, citizens live on the slopes a hazzard.
Current Confirmed Local ReportsChacao Municipality:
Mayor Gustavo Duque confirmed that multiple deaths and at least 16 injuries occurred after two buildings completely collapsed.
Pinto Salinas: At least two people were killed in a building collapse.
San Bernardino: Unconfirmed local reports indicate at least one fatality under the rubble of a multi-storey building.