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Foreign seismic agencies like Servicio Sismologico Colombiano and USGS say that the earthquake at 6.04 pm reached almost 7 degrees in magnitude. Venezuela’s FUNVISIS is not reporting yet. Cellphone signals and internet connections are down for millions of users. The epicenter has been registered near Moron, in Carabobo state, close to the coast.

Several buildings have collapsed in Caracas in Los Palos Grandes, Altamira, Caricuao and San Bernardino, according to videos shared by citizens on the ground. 

At least two reprisals have been reported. 

People are on the streets. There’s serious damage in Maiquetia airport. More damage will be known as information can go through

The Venezuelan government, through Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, is calling the public to remain in the streets and to report incidents to civilian protection authorities, such as Protección Civil Venezuela and Cuerpos de Bomberos de Caracas. He named the Los Palos Grandes neighborhood as one of the most affected in the capital city. 

Other buildings were completely destroyed in Aragua state.

The earthquake was felt across Venezuela and from Bogota to Trinidad and Tobago.

The US National Weather Service issued a Tsunami Advisory for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.