The earth continues to shake in Venezuela. Residents, including Madeiran emigrants in Caracas, have reported to DIÁRIO a new earthquake, felt this lunchtime in the Venezuelan capital. The country remains deeply unsettled by the ongoing seismic activity that has primarily struck the central coast, leaving a trail of destruction in La Guaira.
According to preliminary information from seismic monitoring applications shared with DIÁRIO by residents, the quake had a magnitude of 5.1 and was located “near the coast of Venezuela,” in the state of Aragua. This record is associated with the Colombian Geological Survey and is currently marked as a manual evaluation.
A second image sent to DIÁRIO shows another seismic event recorded this morning in Venezuela, measuring 4.2 in magnitude and located approximately 10 kilometres east of La Guaira, in the municipality of Vargas. The 5.1 magnitude earthquake appeared almost simultaneously, reinforcing the perception of a new sequence of tremors in the north-central region of the country.
The quake caused further panic across several sectors of Caracas, with reports of residents evacuating buildings as a precaution and families remaining on the streets, fearing further aftershocks. As yet, there has been no official confirmation from the Venezuelan authorities regarding the exact depth of the earthquakes, nor any reports of material damage or casualties associated with these latest tremors.
The situation is particularly delicate, as Venezuela remains in a state of emergency following the powerful earthquakes recorded last week, which resulted in numerous casualties, thousands of homeless people, and significant structural damage, particularly in La Guaira, one of the areas most affected by the disaster.
In Caracas, where many buildings had already suffered vibrations and cracking following the previous quakes, the population remains in a state of constant alarm. Residents contacted by DIÁRIO described “seconds of great fear,” admitting that any new tremor is enough to reignite the panic that has persisted since the major earthquakes of the 24th of June.
Venezuelan authorities and seismological bodies are expected to provide further updates on these latest events in the coming hours. Until then, the public is advised to avoid damaged structures, follow the guidance of civil protection services, and stay clear of facades, walls, balconies, and any buildings showing signs of instability.
These new earthquakes occur while national and international teams are still involved in search and rescue operations, in a landscape still marked by rubble, missing persons, and an urgent need for humanitarian aid.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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