Venezuela earthquakes interrupt live Baseball game, players & spectators rush to safety in terrifying scene; watch viral video

Two earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24 evening. The two immensely powerful earthquakes led to a Baseball match in Caracas getting abandoned nearly 167 km away from the coastal city of Moron, the natural disaster's origin.

While the epicenters of the earthquake were 167 km away, they were high in intensity. Strong tremors were felt during the game. Initially, players of the Venuzelean Major Professional Baseball League (LMBP) game between Marineros and Senadores felt minor vibrations. Within seconds, it escalated and the play came to a halt. Players, umpires, a huge number of spectators rushed to the middle of the ground for safety.

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Emergency procedures were followed and the game was abandoned. In the broadcast video, speakers, huge light poles at the Estadio Universitario de Caracas and even nearby buildings were seen swaying.

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Not just the game between Marineros and Senadores, but the one following it was postponed as well in a precautionary measure.

The authorities had advised residents to leave their houses and stay in open areas as there was possibility of aftershocks. The emergency crews are at work.

How strong was the Venezuela earthquake?

The two earthquakes were of magnitude of 7.2 and 7.5. 

How many people have died in the Venezuela earthquake?

The devastating earthquakes have led to at least 32 people dead and 700 injured as per initial reports. The death toll is expected to rise further with La Guaira being the worst-hit area. 

Request to follow protocol and help the affected

As the earthquake hit several states, Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello urged people to follow protocols and help the personnel in search and rescue.

“We understand that some people may be desperate, but we are acting according to protocols to activate aid and rescue efforts to help those who need it most,” Cabello said.

“Be very careful with children and the elderly; call each other and check that no one has been harmed.”

For a brief period, Tsumani advisories were issued as well for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Later, it was cancelled with officials saying that there is no threat.