6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northwest Venezuela
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Venezuela with the epicenter near Mene Grande in Zulia state. No damages were reported, and state-owned media continued regular programming. The area, vital for Venezuela's oil industry, also felt tremors in neighboring Colombia, leading to evacuations in border areas.
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A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted northwest Venezuela on Wednesday, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located 15 miles east-northeast of Mene Grande in Zulia state, approximately 370 miles west of the capital, Caracas.
Emanating from a depth of 5 miles, the tremor was felt across several states in Venezuela, and even in bordering Colombia. Residents in affected areas, particularly near the border, evacuated residential and office buildings as a precaution. Thankfully, no damages have been reported in either country so far.
Mene Grande is situated on the eastern coast of Lake Maracaibo, a crucial region for Venezuela's oil industry given its status as the holder of the world's largest proven oil reserves. Despite the quake's impact, state-owned television continued its regular programming, including a science segment helmed by President Nicolás Maduro.
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