Venezuela Assesses Border States for Earthquake Damage After Colombia Quake

Venezuelan authorities are evaluating the impact of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck neighboring Colombia, focusing on the border states of Táchira and Zulia. Initial assessments indicate that the tremor has not caused any serious casualties or significant damage within Venezuela.

Freddy Bernal, the governor of Táchira, reported that Civil Protection teams are assessing the state's infrastructure. He stated that there have been no human losses or serious damage thus far. Bernal advised the public to remain calm but vigilant for potential aftershocks, noting that such seismic events are often followed by smaller tremors.

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Until this moment, Civil Protection is carrying out the evaluation and receiving the report on the infrastructure in the state without any seriousness for the moment, much less human losses to lament.

In Zulia, Governor Luis Caldera also confirmed that the state has not experienced any damage following the earthquake. He reported that the National System for Risk Management and Civil Protection protocols have been activated. Residents are encouraged to report any unusual occurrences to emergency numbers.

The earthquake, which had its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó, Colombia, was initially reported as magnitude 6.7 by the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) before being revised to 7.4. The tremor occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time at a depth of 82 kilometers. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has convened an emergency committee and plans to visit the heavily affected city of Pereira.

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The prevention agencies are deployed and the Civil Protection plans are activated. Tranquility, calm, and coordination among citizens.