New 4.9 quake felt in Venezuela, days after major earthquakes

Earthquake off northern Venezuela coast hits near Caracas and Maracay, days after twin quakes killed nearly 1,000, raising fresh safety concerns.

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A new earthquake struck off the northern coast of Venezuela on Friday (June 26) afternoon, days after twin quakes flattened buildings and killed nearly 1,000 people.

Reuters witnesses in Caracas and Maracay felt the quake, which earthquake monitor EMSC said had a 4.9 magnitude.