At least 32 people have died in the earthquake and some 700 people are injured, according to Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez.

These are the first figures that she has given regarding the number of deaths. We'll bring you more updates when we get them.

It's just past midnight in Caracas, where some shaken residents are spending the night outdoors.

There remains the fear of aftershocks, or that buildings damaged by the quake may suddenly collapse. Many are also waiting for news of their loved ones.

Authorities have asked people to leave their homes while the damage is being assessed - but not everyone has a place to take refuge after the quakes.

(Source: BBC)