Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the scale, struck the northern and central regions of Venezuela on Wednesday, occurring with only a 39-second interval. While many individuals sustained minor injuries, reports also indicate instances of moderate and severe injuries among the people. The scale of the seismic activity prompted significant concern across the affected areas.
President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, reported that approximately 200 people were believed to be trapped under the rubble. However, Rodriguez clarified that this figure likely refers only to those whose locations have been confirmed. The magnitude of the event has led to speculation that thousands of people may be trapped beneath the debris.
Rodriguez characterized the disaster as the largest natural disaster Venezuela has experienced in the last three decades. Eyewitness accounts described the experience as traumatic, with one account noting, “Only one family came out of the building.” The recent earthquakes have caused widespread disruption and concern for the people residing in the affected areas of Venezuela.
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