A strong earthquake struck north-central Venezuela west of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon. The quake caused buildings to collapse in the capital city, raising concerns about structural damage. As of initial reports, Venezuelan authorities have not confirmed any casualties resulting from the seismic event. The earthquake’s magnitude is currently being assessed by seismological agencies. Emergency services are likely to be deployed to assess the full extent of the damage and search for potential victims. Further updates are expected as information becomes available and rescue operations commence. The quake rattled residents and prompted immediate evaluations of infrastructure stability.