A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). No immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake was widely felt across the region.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Venezuela, the US Geological Survey reported early Thursday morning. The quake was recorded at 01:18 Jerusalem time (UTC+3), with its epicenter located in an unspecified area of the country. There are no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, though the tremor was felt across a wide area, including in the capital, Caracas. The USGS continues to monitor aftershocks. This is the largest earthquake in the region in recent years. The Zioneer will update as more information becomes available.
5 developments
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