Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in the evening hours on Wednesday, less than a minute apart. First came a 7.2-magnitude foreshock around 6 pm local time, followed seconds later by a 7.5-magnitude mainshock. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenters were in the Yaracuy region. Initial reports indicate significant destruction across several states, including the capital, Caracas.