The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) reported this Thursday an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 north of the municipality of Pedernales, in the state of Delta Amacuro.
According to the agency, the earthquake occurred at 7:15 pm and its epicenter was 32 kilometers north of Pedernales and 46 kilometers south of Güiria, in the state of Sucre.
Furthermore, Funvisis specified that the depth was approximately 9,3 kilometers. Regional authorities have not yet reported any material damage or casualties.
For their part, Civil Protection agencies remain on alert and are monitoring the areas near the epicenter, Funvisis added.
