{"id":11123,"date":"2026-06-27T08:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T01:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heibola.com\/en\/venezuela-hit-by-4-9-magnitude-earthquake-following-deadly-tremors\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T08:03:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T01:03:56","slug":"venezuela-hit-by-4-9-magnitude-earthquake-following-deadly-tremors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heibola.com\/en\/venezuela-hit-by-4-9-magnitude-earthquake-following-deadly-tremors\/","title":{"rendered":"Venezuela Hit by 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Following Deadly Tremors"},"content":{"rendered":"

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake<\/a> was detected off the northern coast of Venezuela on Friday, just days after two powerful tremors struck the country, resulting in at least 920 fatalities.<\/p>\n

The earlier earthquakes, which occurred on Wednesday evening, registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, causing widespread devastation, particularly in the capital city of Caracas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The death toll from the Wednesday earthquakes is expected to rise significantly, with the US Geological Survey estimating that casualties could exceed 10,000. Reports indicate that at least 3,360 people have been injured, and over 172 individuals remain trapped under the rubble.<\/p>\n

The Venezuelan government has reported that more than 50,000 people are currently missing, highlighting the scale of the disaster.<\/p>\n

In response to the catastrophic events, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that access to some of the hardest-hit areas in La Guaira state would be restricted. This measure aims to facilitate rescue operations and ensure the safety of both responders and residents.<\/p>\n

Community members have mobilized to collect supplies and search for survivors, utilizing their vehicles as makeshift ambulances to transport the injured. The Venezuelan government has also relaxed restrictions on social media platforms like X, which had been blocked following the disputed 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n

This change has enabled families to share information about missing loved ones and coordinate rescue efforts more effectively.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Palacios, a 25-year-old resident whose six-year-old son is trapped beneath the rubble along with five relatives, emphasized the critical role of the community in rescue efforts. \u201cIt\u2019s the community that has managed to get people out alive,\u201d she stated. \u201cWe need them to bring cranes to move the slabs.<\/p>\n

There are still people trapped.\u201d The ongoing situation remains dire as rescue operations continue and the community rallies to support one another in the aftermath of this devastating series of earthquakes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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