JAKARTA - Three hundred aftershocks have been recorded after two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, said National Assembly Chairman Jorge Rodriguez on Friday.
"Since 18:03 on June 24 until now, we have recorded a total of 302 seismic events. In addition to the two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.2 and 7.5, there were 300 additional seismic events that were counted as aftershocks," Rodriguez said in his state of the nation address, as reported by Antara from Sputnik.
Aftershocks occurred along three major geological fault lines that stretch across Venezuela, he said.
Rodriguez asked residents to remain calm, follow official instructions, and only trust official information, noting that the spread of false reports, including about the alleged tsunami threat, had complicated rescue efforts.
Two strong earthquakes shook Venezuela on Wednesday, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, according to the US Geological Survey.
According to the latest official data, the number of deaths has risen to 920 people, with another 3,360 people injured.
Nearly 400 residential buildings were destroyed, infrastructure and hospitals damaged, and the country's main airport closed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences over the tragic impact of the devastating earthquake. Moscow said it was ready to provide assistance to Caracas.
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