Aftershock hits Caracas during critical hours for Venezuela rescue efforts
Summary
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock hit northern Venezuela, complicating rescue efforts following two major earthquakes last week that killed about 1,500 people. Rescue teams from Venezuela and other countries continue searching for survivors, with aid slowly arriving to the hardest-hit areas.Key Facts
- The aftershock occurred near Caraballeda on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast at a depth of 10 km (6 miles).
- Last Wednesday, two strong earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northwestern Venezuela.
- About 1,500 deaths have been confirmed and many buildings collapsed, with thousands still missing.
- Around 30,000 Venezuelan rescuers and 2,700 foreign experts are involved in the search and rescue.
- The critical 72-hour window for rescuing people after a disaster has passed, but some survivors have still been found.
- Aid from 24 countries includes more than 500 tonnes of supplies, rescue personnel, and search dog teams.
- Survivors and families are waiting near collapsed homes as aid reaches the hardest-hit zones.
- Interim President Delcy Rodriguez emphasized ongoing rescue work and hope despite difficult conditions.
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