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Venezuela shaken by magnitude 4.9 tremor days after major earthquakes
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- A new magnitude 4.9 earthquake was detected off the northern coast of Venezuela, 61 kilometers northwest of Maracay, causing tremors felt in Maracay and Caracas.
- This latest tremor follows two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, which killed at least 920 people and devastated parts of Caracas.
- The death toll is expected to rise significantly, with the US Geological Survey estimating casualties could exceed 10,000, and over 50,000 people reported missing.
- Rescue efforts continue amid restricted access to hardest-hit areas, with residents organizing supply collections and improvised ambulances, while social media restrictions have been eased to aid communication.
- Community members emphasize the urgent need for heavy equipment to rescue those trapped under rubble, as many survivors credit local efforts for saving lives.
