A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Japan's Iwate Prefecture, sending strong tremors through coastal communities and prompting residents to rush to safety.
Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction across several regions. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit near the coastal town of Morón, followed just 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude tremor at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres.
