Venezuela Aftershock: 4.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Days After Twin Tremors

A 4.6 magnitude aftershock rattled northern Venezuela early on Monday, causing residents to flee into the streets. This event occurred five days after twin earthquakes devastated the region, resulting in at least 1,450 confirmed deaths and leaving tens of thousands missing. The aftershock was felt in the capital city of Caracas and the heavily damaged port city of La Guaira. Rescue efforts are ongoing in La Guaira, with crews still searching for survivors in the rubble. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the aftershock's magnitude at 4.6, while Colombia's geological survey registered it as 5.1. The initial twin earthquakes triggered a significant humanitarian emergency, with the ongoing rescue and recovery operations facing immense challenges due to the scale of destruction.