A surface earthquake of 13.2 km deep with epicenter in Montalbán, Carabobo, generates reports of damage and tsunami alert
7.5-magnitude earthquake shaking central Venezuela
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The earthquake had a depth of 13.2 kilometres, so it was classified as a surface earthquake, according to USGS information. The authorities of the Venezuelan Government have not reported at the moment that they were injured as a result of the earthquake. The 7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes central Venezuela and generates damage reports.
Furthermore, The tsunami announcement was issued at 18: 40 local time for Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. The Pacific Tsunami Alert Centre has declared a potential tsunami threat for Aruba Bonaire, Venezuela and Curazao. "This earthquake may produce dangerous tsunami waves less than 300 km from the epicenter," the body said. One hour after an estimated magnitude earthquake of 7.1, there are reports of buildings and houses collapsed in Caracas and Maracay.
In addition, Many people of Caracas went out to the streets to guard themselves in the midst of the strong teluric movement, while on social networks they began to circulate images of houses in which the shake dropped various objects. In different parts of the country, the neighbors joined in open spaces, since after the first event, which took place at approximately 6 PM, there were different replicas. So far there are no reports of fatalities but of buildings.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 recorded in the north-west of Montalban, in the center of.. ; An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 recorded in the north-west of Montalban, in the center of...
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The earthquake had a depth of 13.2 kilometres, so it was classified as a surface earthquake, according to USGS information.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe authorities of the Venezuelan Government have not reported at the moment that they were injured as a result of the earthquake.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe 7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes central Venezuela and generates damage reports.
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The tsunami announcement was issued at 18: 40 local time for Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.
according to El Financiero (MX) — ÚltimasThe Pacific Tsunami Alert Centre has declared a potential tsunami threat for Aruba Bonaire, Venezuela and Curazao. "This earthquake may produce dangerous tsunami waves less than 300 km from the epicenter," the body said.
according to El Financiero (MX) — ÚltimasOne hour after an estimated magnitude earthquake of 7.1, there are reports of buildings and houses collapsed in Caracas and Maracay.
according to Efecto CocuyoMany people of Caracas went out to the streets to guard themselves in the midst of the strong teluric movement, while on social networks they began to circulate images of houses in which the shake dropped various objects.
according to El Confidencial — MundoIn different parts of the country, the neighbors joined in open spaces, since after the first event, which took place at approximately 6 PM, there were different replicas. So far there are no reports of fatalities but of buildings [...]
according to Efecto CocuyoTo date, the official entities of Venezuela have not published a consolidated report on victims or injuries, confirming that the situation is still being reported.
according to ExpresoAccording to the monitoring of international seismic agencies, the characteristics of the event are as follows: Magnitude of the earthquake: 7.1 on the Richter scale.
according to ExpresoTwo earthquakes of magnitude shake Venezuela by causing fatalities and material damage.
according to El Periódico — Internacional
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- An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 recorded in the north-west of Montalban, in the center of..El Financiero (MX) — Últimas, El Periódico — Internacional
- An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 recorded in the north-west of Montalban, in the center of..El Confidencial — Mundo
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The authorities of the Venezuelan Government have not reported at the moment that they were injured as a result of the earthquake.
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