Venezuela: Powerful Quake Levels Buildings in La Guaira

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Montalbán, Venezuela, on Wednesday, June 24, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas and triggering a tsunami advisory. La Guaira, a port city north of Caracas, was among the hardest-hit areas. This video shows Eduard's Hotel Boutique, which was nearly completely destroyed.

Venezuela: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Near Caracas, Tsunami Advisory Issued 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Montalbán, Venezuela, on Wednesday, June 24, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas, triggering a tsunami advisory.

Venezuela: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Near Caracas, Tsunami Advisory Issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Montalbán, Venezuela, on Wednesday, June 24, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas, triggering a tsunami advisory.

Chile: Residents Evacuate to Higher Ground After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Coast

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Chile's southern coast on Friday morning, May 2, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuation orders for coastal areas. Thousands of residents evacuated to higher ground. Authorities canceled the evacuation orders later in the afternoon.

Chile: Residents Evacuate to Higher Ground After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Coast 2

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Chile's southern coast on Friday morning, May 2, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuation orders for coastal areas. Thousands of residents evacuated to higher ground. Authorities canceled the evacuation orders later in the afternoon.