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New 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Venezuela As Recovery Efforts Continue

The latest quake triggered fresh anxiety among residents already coping with widespread destruction, although no immediate reports of additional casualties or major damage were released.

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Fresh 4.7 magnitude quake hits northern Venezuela. Pic via(@WIONews)

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Venezuela's coastal region on Friday evening, shaking the cities of Caracas and Maracay as the country continued to recover from two devastating earthquakes earlier in the week.

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According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the tremor occurred around 7 p.m. local time and was significantly weaker than the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that struck on Wednesday.

The latest quake triggered fresh anxiety among residents already coping with widespread destruction, although no immediate reports of additional casualties or major damage were released. Emergency officials continue to monitor the situation amid concerns about ongoing aftershocks in affected areas.

Recovery efforts remain focused on communities devastated by Wednesday's earthquakes, which have caused extensive damage to homes, public infrastructure and essential services.

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Rescue teams and humanitarian agencies are continuing search, relief and medical operations across the hardest-hit regions.

According to the latest official updates, the death toll from Wednesday's earthquakes has risen to 920, with thousands more injured or displaced. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as seismic activity continues and aftershocks remain possible.

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