US Trends

what part of venezuela did the earthquake hit

The earthquake struck northern Venezuela , with the first major quake near San Felipe in Yaracuy state and another near Yumare , also in Yaracuy. Reports also say the shaking was felt strongly in La Guaira and Caracas , with damage extending into nearby regions.

Location

  • Primary epicenter area: Yaracuy state, near San Felipe.
  • Second nearby quake: near Yumare.
  • Wider impact: Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding areas reported damage and strong shaking.

What that means

This was not a single-city event; it affected a broad stretch of northern Venezuela. The most heavily reported damage was in La Guaira and parts of the Caracas area, while the epicentral zone was farther west in Yaracuy.

Would you like a simple map-style breakdown of the affected states and cities?