The strongest shock, with 6.3 magnitude, occurred at 17:21 local time.At least 21 aftershocks have been reported in the last 7 hours.Local seismologists monitor current activity in the region.No fatalities have been reported, but the videos and photos made available online show cracked tower walls and damaged roads.
Shocks were most felt in the western states of the country, especially in the city of Maracaibo, where residents evacuated buildings due to the appearance of cracks.
The politician of the State of Zulia, Luis Caldera, reported that the harm was affected in any hospitals and the celebrated church of Santa Barbara, and a video was posted online showing that a cross had fallen from 1 of his domes.
Valera besides reported that structural cracks were reported and that shocks were felt in Andean cities of San Cristobal and Merida.
According to local media, the earthquake was besides felt in Caracas, where buildings shook and many residents left their homes.
Vice president Delcy Rodriguez reported that civilian protection forces and troops were deployed across the country to aid evacuate and remove damage."No casualties have been reported in humans, and president Nicolas Maduro has implemented a country-wide crisis consequence strategy with the Command Centre" – said late in the evening on Wednesday.
The National Disaster hazard Management Unit reported that there is no tsunami threat.
Venezuela lies on respective responsibility lines between the Tectonic Plates of the Caribbean and South America.
About 80% of her population live in seismic zones.Over the last century, the country has experienced 5 strong earthquakes, including a 7.2 magnitude off the northern coast in 2018.
The last deadly earthquake in Venezuela occurred in the city of Cariaco in 1997, killing 73 people.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/news/625243-multiple-earthquakes-rock-venezuela/
