A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, causing significant damage and building collapses. The seismic activity occurred near Caracas, leading to immediate evacuations of residents. Due to the intensity of the quake, tsunami warnings were issued for the Caribbean and neighboring coastal regions. Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the structural damage and casualties. The event has triggered a high state of alert across several nearby countries. Emergency services are responding to the crisis as videos of the destruction emerge. Residents remain on high alert while monitoring for potential aftershocks.