Venezuela experiences aftershocks following magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes
Two powerful quakes in northwestern Venezuela have resulted in over 900 deaths and thousands of injuries. A follow-up tremor occurred on June 26 as the region faces ongoing seismic activity.
Amalgamated from Livemint (opens in new tab), Al Jazeera (opens in new tab)
Northwestern Venezuela has been struck by two significant earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the magnitude scale. Livemint reports that these events resulted in more than 920 deaths and left thousands of people injured. Experts cited by Livemint have described the situation as dire as the region deals with the aftermath of the initial tremors.
A follow-up tremor measuring 4.9 on the magnitude scale was recorded on June 26, according to Al Jazeera. This occurred several days after the primary quakes that impacted the country. Both news outlets report that the region remains affected by ongoing seismic activity following the major events earlier in the week.