Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Strikes Area Devastated by Double Quake in Venezuela
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck northern Venezuela on Monday, affecting an area already devastated by twin earthquakes last Wednesday that resulted in at least 1,450 deaths and 3,150 injuries, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake, with a depth of 10 kilometers, had its epicenter 27 kilometers north of Caraballeda in La Guaira. The Venezuelan Foundation of Seismological Research reported a magnitude of 4.2. In the aftermath, over 400 aftershocks have been recorded, prompting safety measures like avoiding elevators. Rescue operations continue, with 33 people reported rescued alive. The government is also addressing the needs of 12,721 displaced families.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
