Aftershock shakes Caracas and La Guaira as Venezuela continues earthquake response

Monday 29 June 2026 - 14:30

By: Sahili Aya

Aftershock shakes Caracas and La Guaira as Venezuela continues earthquake response

A 4.6-magnitude tremor struck parts of Caracas and La Guaira on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred just days after a devastating double earthquake that triggered a major emergency response across the country.

The USGS said the epicenter was located about 27 kilometres north of Caraballeda, in the coastal state of La Guaira, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometres. Residents in Caracas and surrounding areas reported feeling the shaking shortly after 7:00 a.m. local time.

The tremor occurred near the region affected by the earlier seismic disaster, which has left authorities and rescue teams on high alert. The figures cited in the report — including around 1,450 deaths and 50,000 missing persons — were attributed to the source cited in the article and had not been independently verified here.

Emergency operations remain ongoing, with thousands of rescuers and volunteers continuing search efforts in damaged neighbourhoods. Officials have said that survivors are still being found, although the chances of locating additional people alive generally decrease as more time passes after a major earthquake.

Engineers are also assessing the condition of hundreds of buildings reportedly affected by the earlier quakes, as concerns grow over weakened structures and the possibility of further aftershocks.

Venezuela lies in a seismically active region of northern South America, and experts say aftershocks are common following major earthquakes, sometimes continuing for weeks or months.