"A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook west and north Venezuela on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. What do we know so far? There were no immediate reports of any casualties or serious damage. The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) some 27 kilometers from Mene Grande, the USGS said. A few hours later, the USGS reported on another 5.8-magnitude earthquake, 28 kilometers from Mene Grande."
"Venezuela is the country with the world's largest proven crude oil reserves, estimated at approximately 303 billion barrels as of 2023-2024, significantly more than other countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Canada. The Colombian Geological Survey measured the tremor at 6.1 and categorized it as a "shallow depth" event in Mene Grande, but the quake was also felt in neighboring Colombia, as well as the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire."
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck west and north Venezuela with an epicenter about 27 kilometers from Mene Grande at a depth of 14 kilometers. Authorities reported no immediate casualties or serious damage. Hours later, a 5.8-magnitude event was recorded near the same area. Mene Grande is an oil town roughly 600 kilometers west of Caracas in Zulia state. Venezuela holds about 303 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves. The Colombian Geological Survey measured the tremor at 6.1 and classified it as shallow, and the quake was felt in Colombia and nearby Caribbean islands. Venezuela has experienced deadly quakes in 1976 and 1997.
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