Venezuela Earthquake: Death toll in tremors rises to 32, rescue operation underway as authorities sound emergency

Venezuela Earthquake LIVE: Venezuela’s northern coastal state of La Guaira, which suffered the most extensive damage, has been declared a disaster zone, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said.

Venezuela Earthquake LIVE: At least 32 people are dead and 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said, the Associated Press reported.

Venezuela Earthquake LIVE: The son of ousted President Nicolás Maduro is at the site of a collapsed building in the San Bernardino neighborhood of Caracas. "We saw the interim president declare exceptional measures today due to this tragedy that we are witnessing in our country,” Nicolás Maduro Guerra told CNN.

Venezuela Earthquake LIVE: President Donald Trump said the US "stands ready, willing, and able to help" after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela’s northern coast. "I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “We will be there for our new and great friends." "Early reports are not good!!!" Trump added.

Venezuela Earthquake: It is important to note that Venezuela has one of the most restricted media landscapes in the world, making it difficult for residents or concerned loved ones abroad to gain information about damage or casualties from the earthquakes.

Venezuela Earthquake: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed there have been fatalities in a national address, but did not give any numbers. The earthquake of 1967 had a magnitude of 6.3 and caused widespread damage, according to the USGS.

Venezuela Earthquake: Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening under a minute apart. The first 7.2-magnitude quake was centred in San Felipe, in the state of Yaracuy

Venezuela Earthquake: In a post on X, the US embassy in Caracas says it is "closely monitoring the aftermath" of the earthquake. It urges people to "avoid damaged areas and do not enter damaged buildings". In further guidance, it adds that people should monitor local media for updates and "seek secure shelter".

Venezuela Earthquake: The mayor of Chacao, Gustavo Duque Saez, says there are at least two buildings in this municipality - which forms part of the greater metropolitan area of Caracas - which have completely collapsed.

Venezuela Earthquake: Horrific footage has emerged of people fleeing through the halls of Maiquetía airport as the quake hits, while trying to shield themselves from falling debris.

Venezuela Earthquake: Two powerful tremors of magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 jolt Venezuela, authorities have sounded emergency.