The first earthquake measured magnitude 7.2 and occurred at approximately 18:04 local time (22:04 GMT). The second earthquake measured magnitude 7.5 and occurred at approximately 18:05 local time (22:05 GMT). The strongest shaking affected the areas around Caracas and La Guaira. Authorities have confirmed more than 160 deaths. Authorities reported more than 700 injuries. Officials stated casualty figures are expected to increase as rescue operations continue. Multiple buildings collapsed in Caracas and La Guaira. Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations in collapsed structures. Power outages and telecommunications disruptions have affected several regions. Authorities reported significant damage in the states of: La Guaira Miranda Aragua Carabobo Falcón Field hospitals were established to treat injured residents. Authorities described La Guaira as a disaster zone. The last major earthquake to significantly impact Caracas occurred in 1967. The 1967 Caracas earthquake killed more than 200 people and caused extensive structural damage in the districts of Palos Grandes and Altamira.