Venezuela earthquakes aftershock hits near capital city as ‘miracle’ rescues reported – latest updates
Summary
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock struck near Caracas, Venezuela, following two major earthquakes on Wednesday that caused nearly 1,500 deaths. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with international aid arriving to help survivors and provide relief supplies.Key Facts
- The 4.6-magnitude aftershock occurred north of Caracas at a depth of 10 km.
- No immediate damage was reported from this aftershock.
- The two earthquakes on Wednesday killed about 1,450 people, according to Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela’s National Assembly.
- Rescue teams from Venezuela, Mexico, and El Salvador helped save a 21-year-old trapped in a collapsed building, described as a "miracle" rescue.
- China pledged $14.7 million in disaster relief and will send emergency supplies and satellite images to assist rescue efforts.
- At least eight Chinese nationals died in the earthquakes, and one remains missing.
- Twenty-four countries have sent over 500 tons of supplies and more than 2,700 rescue workers, including search dogs.
- An explosion at a state-run oil facility in Venezuela injured eight workers, who were sent to Colombia for medical care.
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