A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Venezuela on Wednesday at 6:04 p.m. local time, prompting urgent tsunami warnings across the Caribbean region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued the alerts shortly after the quake. Coastal areas are currently under advisory as a precautionary measure. The earthquake’s impact is still being assessed, but authorities are prioritizing public safety through the tsunami warnings. Further details regarding damage and potential casualties are currently unavailable. The alerts remain in effect as officials monitor the situation for potential wave activity.