New 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela off the coast of Aragua after devastating tremors
A new and intense earthquake was recorded in the coastal region of Venezuela.
Data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) indicate that the tremor, with magnitude 4.8, occurred at 3:20 pm Venezuelan time (7:20 pm GMT), located near the state of Aragua, in the northern portion of the country.
This new seismic occurrence follows a series of other aftershocks and aftershocks, recorded after two large-scale earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, respectively, hit Venezuelan territory last Wednesday. The region is located in an area of intense tectonic activity, close to the Caribbean plate, which has historically made it susceptible to frequent tremors.
Search and rescue teams were already operating in a race against the clock to locate possible survivors of previous earthquakes when Saturday’s new seismic event struck the area.
The tremors that occurred on Wednesday have so far resulted in the confirmation of at least 1,430 deaths. Furthermore, the number of missing people has now reached 51 thousand.
According to authorities, the probability of finding more survivors decreases drastically after the first 72 hours of an earthquake. There is growing concern that many victims remain buried under the debris of collapsed buildings, indicating a likely increase in the final death toll.
The epicenter of this latest quake was determined to be approximately 70 kilometers (43.4 miles) west of Caracas, the Venezuelan capital. There were no immediate reports of material damage or casualties directly associated with this specific earthquake.
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— EMSC (@LastQuake) June 27, 2026
Wednesday’s earthquakes caused the greatest damage in the state of La Guaira, also seriously impacting some neighborhoods in the capital Caracas.
However, the local population has expressed dissatisfaction with the apparent disorganization in the government’s response and recovery actions, a scenario worsened by the interruption of essential services such as cell phones and internet in several locations.
On Saturday morning, the Venezuelan government announced the arrival of 1,600 members of international rescue teams to assist in the work.
