A significant earthquake, measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale, struck Venezuela, causing damage to buildings in the capital, Caracas, and its airport. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates potential casualties could range up to 100,000. Videos circulating online depict structural damage in the affected areas. Hundreds of thousands of people reside near the earthquake’s epicenter, raising concerns about the extent of the impact. Authorities have not yet released comprehensive damage assessments or confirmed casualty figures. The quake has prompted fears of widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis. Further tremors are possible, complicating rescue and recovery efforts.