A significant earthquake event has occurred in Venezuela, resulting in substantial loss of life and damage. The earthquakes have claimed at least 164 lives and injured over 1,000 people, with many more trapped under collapsed buildings. Details of the disaster are still emerging, but it is known that the earthquakes struck on Wednesday evening.

The full extent of the damage and the situation on the ground is not fully clear from available information. Further details about the earthquakes and the response from world leaders and Venezuelan celebrities can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which is following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.