Venezuela has been hit by new aftershocks as the country continues to recover from the devastating earthquake that struck on June 24, authorities said.
According to information released by Venezuelan officials, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Monday with its epicenter located about 10 kilometres east of La Guaira state on the country's northern coast, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.
The Venezuelan Seismological Research Foundation (Funvisis) said a second tremor measuring magnitude 2.7 followed shortly afterward in the La Guaira region.
Funvisis reported that the two earthquakes originated at depths of 2.9 kilometres and 5 kilometres, respectively. Several weaker tremors were also recorded before the latest aftershocks.
La Guaira remains the region most severely affected by the June 24 earthquake. Authorities said more than 400 aftershocks have been recorded since the main quake.
The latest tremors were felt in both La Guaira, where martial law remains in effect, and the capital, Caracas.
Officials urged residents to remain vigilant, report any additional seismic activity and avoid unnecessary travel to the central coastal region to prevent disrupting ongoing rescue and recovery operations.
The June 24 earthquake has killed at least 1,450 people and damaged or destroyed at least 774 buildings, according to the latest official figures. Rescue and relief efforts are continuing in the affected areas.
By Sabina Mammadli
