Μake us preferred on Google Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in the capital of Caracas and rattling other cities, as videos posted online showed people running for safety. A 7.2-magnitude quake hit at 5:04 p.m., quickly followed by a 7.5-magnitude temblor. The epicenter for both was near the town of Yamure, about 200 miles west of Caracas, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.