According to Yonhap News, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred on June 24 at 5:56 PM local time near Montalbán in central-northern Venezuela, with an estimated depth of 13 kilometers.
Residents in Caracas felt strong tremors and rushed outside for safety. Some apartment buildings sustained cracks in their outer walls, and glass windows at entrances were shattered.
Footage from the scene showed firefighters responding to significant damage on the exteriors of several buildings. Reports indicated that power outages and internet disruptions occurred in some areas immediately following the quake.
Diosdado Cabello, the Minister of the Interior, stated that tremors were felt in various regions, and concerning situations arose in the Altamira area of Caracas, where homes and buildings collapsed.
Following the earthquake, tsunami warnings were issued for nearby Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System also cautioned that dangerous tsunamis could affect islands near the Venezuelan coast, including Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.
Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported that the earthquake caused casualties and property damage in Caracas, though the exact extent of the damage has not yet been officially assessed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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