Venezuela’s Rising Earthquake Risk: What Residents Need to Know
Venezuela’s seismic activity has surged in recent months, drawing international attention to the country’s vulnerability to earthquakes. On October 27, 2023, a magnitude 5.2 tremor struck near the coastal city of Puerto Cabello, sending tremors through central Venezuela and prompting evacuations in several municipalities. The quake originated at a shallow depth of 12 kilometers, amplifying…