A devastating earthquake has struck Venezuela, resulting in a significant loss of life. The death toll has risen to 1,430, according to the Venezuelan government.

Residents of La Guaira, one of the hardest-hit states, are searching for survivors amidst the rubble. Civilians are taking matters into their own hands, using various tools to dig through the debris.

Further details on the situation are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including the reported number of people missing and the magnitude of the earthquakes that occurred.