Venezuela shaken by magnitude 4.9 tremor days after major earthquakes
The South American country is still reeling from devastating pair of earthquakes that killed hundreds of people earlier this week.
A new earthquake has been detected off the northern coast of Venezuela, registering as magnitude 4.9 on the Richter scale.
The tremor on Friday comes days after a pair of powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday evening, killing at least 920 people and leaving parts of the capital of Caracas devastated.
The earthquake tracker organisation EMSC said in a social media post that the latest earthquake took place 61 kilometres (36 miles) northwest of Maracay in northern Venezuela.
Additional details are not yet known, but the news service Reuters reported that tremors from Friday’s earthquake were felt in Maracay and Caracas, citing local witnesses.
The South American nation is still reeling from the two earthquakes on Wednesday, one which registered 7.2 and the other 7.5 on the nine-point Richter scale.
The death toll is expected to climb, with the US Geological Survey estimating that the number of casualties could exceed 10,000.
At least 3,360 people have been reported injured, and more than 172 people remain trapped beneath the rubble. The number of missing has surpassed 50,000, according to the Venezuelan government.
On Friday, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that there would be restricted access to some of the areas hardest hit by the earthquake in the state of La Guaira.
Residents have been organising to collect supplies and search for survivors. Some have even used their vehicles as improvised ambulances.
The Venezuelan government, meanwhile, has loosened restrictions on social media platforms like X, which were blocked in the wake of the disputed 2024 presidential election.
That, in turn, has allowed community members to share information about missing loved ones.
“It’s the community that has managed to get people out alive,” said 25-year-old Jennifer Palacios, whose six-year-old son is buried beneath the rubble along with five relatives. “We need them to bring cranes to move the slabs. There are still people trapped.”
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Venezuela continues experiencing seismic activity following Wednesday's two major earthquakes. A magnitude 4.9 tremor was detected Friday approximately 61 kilometres northwest of Maracay, with tremors reported in Maracay and Caracas. The Wednesday earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) have killed at least 920 people, with 3,360 injured and over 50,000 reported missing. The US Geological Survey estimates potential deaths could exceed 10,000. More than 172 people remain trapped under rubble. Community members have organized search and rescue operations using available resources including personal vehicles. The government has temporarily lifted social media restrictions to facilitate information sharing about missing persons. Officials have announced restricted access to the most severely affected areas in La Guaira state.
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The South American country is still reeling from devastating pair of earthquakes that killed hundreds of people earlier this week.
A new earthquake has been detected off the northern coast of Venezuela, registering as magnitude 4.9 on the Richter scale.
The tremor on Friday comes days after a pair of powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday evening, killing at least 920 people and leaving parts of the capital of Caracas devastated.
The earthquake tracker organisation EMSC said in a social media post that the latest earthquake took place 61 kilometres (36 miles) northwest of Maracay in northern Venezuela.
Additional details are not yet known, but the news service Reuters reported that tremors from Friday’s earthquake were felt in Maracay and Caracas, citing local witnesses.
The South American nation is still reeling from the two earthquakes on Wednesday, one which registered 7.2 and the other 7.5 on the nine-point Richter scale.
The death toll is expected to climb, with the US Geological Survey estimating that the number of casualties could exceed 10,000.
At least 3,360 people have been reported injured, and more than 172 people remain trapped beneath the rubble. The number of missing has surpassed 50,000, according to the Venezuelan government.
On Friday, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that there would be restricted access to some of the areas hardest hit by the earthquake in the state of La Guaira.
Residents have been organising to collect supplies and search for survivors. Some have even used their vehicles as improvised ambulances.
The Venezuelan government, meanwhile, has loosened restrictions on social media platforms like X, which were blocked in the wake of the disputed 2024 presidential election.
That, in turn, has allowed community members to share information about missing loved ones.
“It’s the community that has managed to get people out alive,” said 25-year-old Jennifer Palacios, whose six-year-old son is buried beneath the rubble along with five relatives. “We need them to bring cranes to move the slabs. There are still people trapped.”
Read the full story at Al Jazeera ↗
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was detected Friday 61 kilometres northwest of Maracay, northern Venezuela Two earthquakes struck Wednesday evening, registering 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude At least 920 people have been confirmed dead from Wednesday's earthquakes The US Geological Survey estimates potential casualties could exceed 10,000 3,360 people have been reported injured and 172+ remain trapped under rubble Over 50,000 people are reported missing according to the Venezuelan government Tremors from Friday's earthquake were felt in Maracay and Caracas Residents have organized rescue efforts and supply collection The government eased social media restrictions to help locate missing persons The community has managed rescue operations where official resources are insufficient
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- Venezuela experienced a magnitude 4.9 earthquake on Friday off its northern coast, 61 km northwest of Maracay
- This follows two powerful earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) that struck Wednesday evening, with at least 920 confirmed dead and over 50,000 missing
- The US Geological Survey estimates potential casualties could exceed 10,000; 3,360 injured and 172+ remain trapped under rubble
- Residents are organizing rescue efforts and supply collection; the government has eased social media restrictions to help locate missing persons
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