430 Aftershocks, 3,200 Injured as Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 1,430

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week has climbed to 1,430, with authorities confirming that thousands remain affected as rescue operations continue across the country.

According to Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, 3,238 people have been injured, while 3,142 families have been affected by the disaster.

Over 430 aftershocks recorded

Rodriguez said Venezuela has experienced 430 light to moderate aftershocks since the powerful magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck on Wednesday.

Expressing condolences to the victims, he said tens of thousands of personnel remain engaged in round-the-clock search and rescue operations.

Fresh 4.1-magnitude earthquake rattles central Venezuela

As rescue efforts continued, the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) reported that a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck central Venezuela on Saturday.

According to the agency:

• The epicentre was located around 35 km west of La Guaira
• The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km
• Shallow earthquakes generally produce stronger ground shaking and can increase the risk of structural damage

Residents rush outdoors

The tremor was felt in Caracas and nearby areas, prompting many residents to rush out of buildings amid fears of further collapses.

La Guaira remains one of the worst-hit regions after Wednesday's twin earthquakes, with authorities declaring it a disaster zone following widespread destruction.

Rescue operations continue

Officials said rescue teams are continuing relief operations across coastal and mountainous regions affected by collapsed buildings, landslides and extensive damage.

Meanwhile, Funvisis said it is maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of seismic activity and urged the public to rely only on official information while avoiding the spread of unverified reports.