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.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Earthquake Shakes Southern Philippines
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook off the southern Philippines on Friday, making objects to shake but causing no damage, the government's seismology office said.
There was no immediate tsunami warning but scientists cautioned there may be aftershocks.
The quake struck at 8:07 am (2307 GMT Thursday) and was centered 32 kilometres (20 miles) south of the southern city of Davao on Mindanano island at a depth of 29 kilometres.
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where continental plates meet, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
There was no immediate tsunami warning but scientists cautioned there may be aftershocks.
The quake struck at 8:07 am (2307 GMT Thursday) and was centered 32 kilometres (20 miles) south of the southern city of Davao on Mindanano island at a depth of 29 kilometres.
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where continental plates meet, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
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