An earthquake hit Venezuela Friday. This earthquake caused a lot of fear as it came in the wake of the Haiti earthquake on Tuesday which affected about three million people apart from causing widespread loss of life and extensive damages.
In caracas, there were several people that are slightly hurt due to the stampede cause by panic. On the coutryside, some houses collapsed due to weak foundation.
According to the United States Geological Survey the earthquake was of 5. 6 magnitude on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located 25 miles west of Carupano and seven miles underground. Tremors from this earthquake were felt in the eastern states of Sucre and Anzoategui.
The Venezuelan seismological agency chief Francisco Garces told the oil rich nation's state television that there were no loss of life, injuries and damages reported from the quake.
Venezuela is a major oil supplier. As of press time there were no reported damages to its pumps.
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