A strong earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, swaying buildings in the capital city of Caracas.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 7.1 magnitude with the epicenter about 28 kilometers (17 miles) west of the community of Moron, located along the country’s Caribbean coast. It had a depth of 13 kilometers.
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People evacuated swaying buildings and homes in the capital, Caracas.
Authorities did not immediately report injuries or damages.
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