A new earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck northern Venezuela on Friday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake’s epicenter was located about 61 kilometers northwest of Maracay. Local reports indicated that tremors were felt in both Maracay and Caracas, though detailed information about damage or casualties from this latest event was not yet available.

The country is still reeling from two powerful earthquakes that hit on Wednesday evening, which have already claimed at least 920 lives, with fears that the death toll could rise further. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that total casualties from Wednesday’s quakes could exceed 10,000, with around 3,360 people reported injured.

Authorities and rescue teams continue to assess the situation as Venezuela faces ongoing aftershocks and widespread devastation across its northern coastal regions.