6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Venezuela: Strong Tremor Felt in Caracas and Several Regions of the Country

• A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck northern Venezuela on Tuesday, being strongly felt in the capital Caracas and in several states of the country. The tremor caused widespread panic, with residents running into the streets and initial reports of damage to buildings, power outages, and disruption of basic services. According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMEH) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was located near the north coast, at an intermediate depth.

• The tremor lasted about 40 seconds and was followed by smaller aftershocks. In Caracas, buildings shook intensely, windows were broken, and part of the population was left without electricity. Images circulating on social media show people evacuating buildings and scenes of despair in various areas of the capital. So far, there is no official confirmation of fatalities, but there are reports of injuries from falling objects and panic.

• Venezuela is located in an active seismic zone, near the Oca-Ancón fault, and has suffered devastating earthquakes in the past, such as the one in 1812 that destroyed much of Caracas. The precarious state of many buildings due to the economic crisis increases the risk of serious damage. Civil protection and fire brigade teams have been mobilized in several cities. Airports and roads are on alert, and authorities recommend that the population avoid areas near old or damaged buildings. This is the strongest earthquake recorded in Venezuela in recent years and occurs at a time of serious humanitarian and institutional crisis in the country.

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