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- A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Venezuela’s east coast on Tuesday.
- No injuries were immediately reported.
- According to US Geological Survey, large earthquakes in the region are rare, and Tuesday’s was the largest in over a century.
- Venezuela is currently in the midst of a financial crisis and is grappling with severe food and medical shortages.
A powerful magntitude 7.3 earthquake struck Venezuela’s east coast on Tuesday, shaking houses and sending tremors throughout the Caribbean.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake originated 13.5 miles (22 kilometers) from Rio Caribe, a popular fishing spot along Venezuela’s coast, at a depth of 76 miles (123 kilometers).See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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