The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 7.1 magnitude earthquake .

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Venezuela.

According to the agency, the epicenter was located about 17 miles (27.2 kilometers) southeast of Montalban, a town on Venezuela's coast, at a depth of 13 kilometers. The quake was felt in the capital, Caracas, where residents quickly evacuated buildings as a precaution.