A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the area of Montalbán, Venezuela, near the capital Caracas, on [Date of earthquake - needs to be confirmed]. Video footage captured by BBC reporters and contributors shows the moment the tremors hit and the subsequent aftermath, revealing collapsed buildings.
Venezuela's interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, confirmed on state television that buildings had collapsed in Caracas, according to Reuters. Frantic residents were seen evacuating the affected areas in the aftermath of the quake.