Video: 'Caracas Earthquake of 1812'

(Thursday, March 26, 1812, 4:37 p.m. local time) — An estimated 26,000 people (according to the U.S. Geological Survey) were killed today when the 1812 Caracas earthquake shook Venezuela, measuring 7.7 on the Richter magnitude scale. Continue reading Massive 1812 Caracas earthquake kills 26,000 people in Venezuela 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 #1812) →