An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred in western Venezuela, felt in Caracas, without significant damage, according to local officials.
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On Wednesday evening, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook the west of Venezuela, with the epicenter located near Mene Grande, a sparsely populated area. Although felt in Caracas and Maracaibo, the Interior Minister stated that no major damage had been reported. Another institute reported a magnitude of 5.4, highlighting the quality of construction in the country. The earthquake was also felt in Colombia and the Caribbean islands, with no reported casualties. Venezuela has not experienced a major earthquake since 1997.
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