Several tremors were recorded in Zulia

• The first earthquake was reported at approximately 10:15 a.m.

Citizens in Maracaibo, Zulia state, reported that they felt several tremors since 10:15 am on Thursday, July 25.

The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) said the first quake had a magnitude of 3.8 and the epicenter was 33 kilometers southeast of Bachaquero in the Zulia region.

The second tremor occurred at 11:00 am and had a magnitude of 4.9. It was recorded 35 kilometers east of the town of Bachaquero.

Several aftershocks have been reported in the area during the morning.

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Where is Bachaquero?

The town is located in the Valmore Rodríguez municipality of Zulia state. The area is close to the Eastern Coast of Lake Maracaibo.

Reports on social media

Residents of Maracaibo have indicated through social networks that the earthquakes were felt for a few seconds.

The situation was similar in the second quake. The journalist Fredy Andrade posted a video on his official X account (Twitter) in which a group of people can be seen warning about the earthquake. One of the people heard in the video says that the first quake was recorded at 10:12 am.

According to reports, residents of the municipalities of Baralt and Lagunillas reported having felt the tremor.

So far, no damage has been reported from the earthquake.

What to do in case of an earthquake?

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Funvisis highlights on its website the importance of staying calm during an earthquake. In such situations, it is recommended to stay away from objects that may fall and cause damage when they hit the ground, as well as windows, balconies, glass doors or mirrors.

If a person is on the street, it is crucial to avoid areas near poles, wires and structures that may collapse.

Citizens should seek shelter in a safe place, such as under a table or desk. If they do not have access to a nearby shelter, they can take shelter against a wall, protecting their head with their arms.

Subsequently, it is advisable to evacuate the area in an orderly manner, always using the stairs and avoiding risk areas.

In addition, it is recommended to have an emergency plan at home, school and/or workplace, which should be known by all those involved so that it can be implemented quickly in the event of an emergency.

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