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Aftershock hits Caracas during critical hours for Venezuela rescue efforts
Key takeaways
- Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last week.
- The United States Geological Survey said Monday’s 4.6-magnitude aftershock was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) with the epicentre north of Caraballeda on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast.
- Jorge Rodriguez, the leader of the Venezuelan National Assembly, said there were no immediate reports of additional damage.
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Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last week.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Searching for earthquake victims in Caraballeda in Venezuela, June 28 [AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff, Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 29 Jun 202629 Jun 2026A strong aftershock has jolted Venezuela following last week’s devastating earthquakes, as rescue teams race to find survivors with time running out.
The United States Geological Survey said Monday’s 4.6-magnitude aftershock was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) with the epicentre north of Caraballeda on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast.
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