Several Large Earthquakes Rock Venezuela
Summary
Several large earthquakes hit northwestern Venezuela on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quakes were felt in Venezuela's Zulia State and neighboring Colombia, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The first and largest earthquake measured 6.3 in magnitude.Key Facts
- Multiple earthquakes struck northwestern Venezuela on Wednesday and Thursday.
- The strongest earthquake measured 6.3 in magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- These earthquakes occurred in Zulia State, a key area for Venezuela's oil industry.
- All earthquakes were between 4.8 miles and 8.7 miles in depth.
- People in both Venezuela and Colombia felt the quakes, prompting evacuations from buildings.
- State-owned TV in Venezuela did not interrupt programming during the earthquakes.
- Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves.
- The Venezuelan Communications Minister mentioned additional quakes, not all of which were noted by the USGS.
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