Funvisis registers 1,445 aftershocks following June 24 double earthquake

The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) has reported a significant number of seismic events in the aftermath of the double earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. Nearly a month after the initial tremors, Funvisis recorded a total of 1,445 aftershocks during its continuous monitoring period.

This extensive monitoring spanned 648 hours, from June 24 to July 21. The foundation detailed that the majority of these detected movements were of low intensity, with magnitudes generally below 4.0. Only a small fraction of the recorded events registered magnitudes exceeding this threshold, indicating a gradual return to normal seismic activity.

Funvisis maintains an active watch over Venezuela's seismic behavior following the powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24. These initial events caused considerable damage in various regions across the country. The foundation regularly updates the public on new, low-magnitude tremors occurring in different Venezuelan states, such as Zulia, Sucre, Aragua, and Falcón, as part of its ongoing evaluation of the seismic sequence.

The foundation reiterated its commitment to continuous seismic monitoring throughout the national territory. This ongoing surveillance is crucial for understanding the seismic patterns and providing timely information to the public, especially in areas affected by the initial earthquakes.