New 4.6 Aftershock Hits Caracas Amid Rescue Efforts

A magnitude 4.6 aftershock struck Caracas and La Guaira on Monday morning, almost five days after the devastating double earthquake that has left approximately 1,500 dead and an estimated 50,000 missing, according to the UN. The tremor, the strongest since Wednesday's quakes, hit at 07:00 local time with an epicenter 27 km north of Caraballeda, per the USGS. Source: diariolibree

The aftershock

Residents reported feeling the shake strongly. “It was quite intense,” said Isamel Díaz, a La Guaira resident. The aftershock comes as rescue teams work around the clock to find survivors. Source: listindiario

Destruction and rescue

• 774 buildings have collapsed, of which 189 are completely destroyed, according to the Venezuelan government. Source: diariolibree
• The UN estimates 50,000 people are missing. Authorities have avoided giving official disappearance figures. Source: listindiario
• In La Guaira, destruction is widespread, with buildings reduced to rubble and emergency services operating nonstop. Source: listindiario