a new replica of magnitude 4.6 this Monday shook the north of Venezuelajust a few days after the devastating double earthquake which has left at least 1,450 dead and more than 3,100 injured. The seismic movement has been recorded in the area of La Guairaepicenter of the tragedy, and has once again caused moments of tension among a population that continues to recover from the disaster.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS)the earthquake had a depth of about 10 kilometers, while the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) later lowered its magnitude to 4.2. The Venezuelan authorities have assured that This new replica has caused no additional casualties or material damage..
Earthquake in Venezuela.
More than 400 aftershocks since the double earthquake
The new tremor adds to the more than 400 aftershocks recorded since the earthquakes of June 24an intense seismic activity that keeps emergency services on alert and makes search tasks difficult among the collapsed buildings.
Meanwhile, international teams continue working to locate survivors. The latest balance sheet maintains 17 Spaniards died and reduces the number of missing people to 138while twelve Spanish citizens remain located under the rubble waiting to be rescued.
In parallel, the authorities have reported a progressive recovery of basic services in the state of La Guairaalthough thousands of people remain displaced and rescue efforts continue without rest due to the risk of new aftershocks.
