5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Venezuela days after twin tremors claim 1,400 lives

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck offshore near Venezuela’s Aragua region on Sunday, triggering fresh concern in a country still reeling from one of its deadliest seismic disasters in recent history.

The latest tremor came just days after two powerful earthquakes devastated parts of northern Venezuela, leaving at least 1,430 people dead, more than 3,200 injured, and over 3,100 residents displaced from their homes, according to official



updates.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage linked to the latest offshore earthquake, but authorities continued monitoring the region amid fears of ongoing seismic instability and possible aftershocks.

The offshore earthquake comes at a time when emergency responders across Venezuela remain engaged in rescue, relief and recovery operations following the catastrophic earthquakes that struck earlier this week.