7.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Venezuela, Triggering Tsunami Warning in Puerto Rico
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Venezuela's coast, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Witnesses reported tremors in the capital, Caracas, and residents there evacuated their homes after the shaking rattled buildings.
One resident told Reuters that the quake left cracks in his walls, underscoring the force of the tremor. The source did not report immediate casualties or damage figures.
Following the earthquake, tsunami warnings were issued for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. No further details were provided about the alert's duration or any additional emergency measures.
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