Venezuela declared a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes—magnitude 7.2 and 7.5—that struck west of Caracas. The quakes caused buildings to collapse in the capital and prompted the closure of the country’s main airport. Initial estimates from the USGS suggested a potentially high death toll, ranging from 10,000 to 100,000, though official figures were not immediately available. Emergency services, including fire departments and police, have been mobilized for rescue operations, focusing on collapsed structures and assisting the injured. Reports indicate casualties and injuries in Caracas, particularly in the Chacao municipality, where two buildings collapsed. Residents fled into the streets as the quakes hit during a national holiday, and rescue workers are currently searching for survivors trapped in the rubble. The extent of the damage and the full impact of the disaster are still being assessed.