7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported, triggering panic in Caracas, according to AFP journalists. The quake, with an epicenter 21 kilometers (13 miles) east of the coastal town of Moron, occurred at 2204 GMT and was followed by several aftershocks. The tremor had a depth of…