Strong Earthquake Strikes West Of Caracas, Venezuela; Tremors Felt In Aruba, Curacao, And Guyana

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Montalbán, west of Caracas, Venezuela, causing tremors felt in Guyana, Aruba, and Curacao, with potential for damage. Separately, a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan on Thursday morning. These tremors were felt in nearby areas, including Aomori. Both events represent significant seismic activity in different regions, with the Venezuela quake reaching a higher magnitude and affecting multiple Caribbean and South American territories.