Passengers at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía were thrown into panic after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela’s coast near Caracas, causing the terminal to shake and power to flicker.
Videos circulating online captured terrified travelers scrambling for safety as the tremor rattled the airport, triggering fear and confusion among those inside the facility.
Authorities have begun assessing the impact of the earthquake, while emergency agencies remain on alert as aftershocks are expected in the affected areas. No immediate casualty figures have been released.
