A series of earthquakes hit several countries

Arab Weather - A violent earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck northern Venezuela, with its epicenter about 21 km west of the city of Moron, and it was strongly felt by residents of the capital, Caracas.

* Miquita Airport in Caracas closed due to earthquake damage
Venezuela records 20 aftershocks following two powerful earthquakes

Japan

An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck off the east coast of Japan.
Significant casualties are likely