Scientists say Caracas' seismic risk mirrors that of Los Angeles and San Francisco, where older non-ductile concrete, soft-story and brick buildings are also at risk.

Chilling aerial footage reveals the aftermath of a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Venezuela, leaving severe destruction across the coastal city of La Guaira. Entire neighborhoods appear damaged as buildings collapse and infrastructure is heavily impacted.

50,000 people have been reported missing after 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within minutes on Wednesday night

New Delhi/IBNS, June 27 -- A strong preliminary magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday evening, sending tremors across several neighbouring countries, including India and Pakistan.