Earthquake in Venezuela today, Sunday October 18: epicenter of the latest earthquake according to FUNVISIS

Earthquakes in Venezuela: latest tremors, epicenter and magnitude - HOW TO ACT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE? - • Go to the established safety zones. - • Stay away from windows or objects that could fall. - • Try to avoid panic and stay calm. - • Do not run in a vehicle passage area. - • If you are driving, stop your vehicle. - • If you are in a building, do not use the elevator, always use the stairs. - • Be mindful of minors, the disabled, and the elderly. - HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE A TREMOR FROM AN EARTHQUAKE? - The terms "tremor" and "earthquake" are often used interchangeably, but generally, the difference lies in their magnitude, perceived intensity, and scope. - • Tremor: Refers to seismic movements of lower intensity. It is usually used to describe low-magnitude ground tremors that do not cause significant damage to structures or people. They are perceptible, but their impact is slight. - • Earthquake: Refers to a seismic event of greater magnitude. Earthquakes are significant seismic tremors that can cause serious damage to buildings, infrastructure, and, in the most severe cases, cause personal injuries and even loss of life. They have considerable magnitude and are often accompanied by aftershocks. - WHAT IS THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE? - The Pacific Ring of Fire is a geologically active region that surrounds the Pacific Ocean and the continents that border its waters. It is characterized by a high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic activity. It extends for approximately 40,000 kilometers, including subduction zones where tectonic plates collide (such as the Nazca plate), which generates frequent volcanoes and earthquakes. - WHY SHOULD YOU NEVER USE AN ELEVATOR DURING AN EARTHQUAKE? - Experts recommend never using an elevator during an earthquake or tremor, as it could detach from its structure and fall from a great height with people inside. - WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI? - If you receive official information about a tsunami alert or alarm or see the sea recede, evacuate to high ground. Move to a flood-free area and proceed to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach high ground, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building. - WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAGNITUDE AND THE INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE? - They are scales to measure the size or impact of a tremor. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from recordings obtained by seismographs and is related to the size and energy released during an earthquake. The intensity scale is assigned based on the damage or effects caused to people and their buildings. - WHAT SHOULD MY EMERGENCY BACKPACK CONTAIN? - • Essential hygiene items - • First aid kit (bandages, gauze, alcohol, pills, hydrogen peroxide, etc) - • Shelter - • Non-perishable food (tuna cans, cereal bars, chocolates, nuts, etc.) and money - • Communication items - • Specific items for babies and infants, for women, for the elderly, and for other basic needs. - REVIEW WHAT AN EMERGENCY BACKPACK FOR THE HOME SHOULD CONTAIN. - CAN AN EARTHQUAKE BE PREDICTED? - Currently, it is impossible to determine, as the Earth itself has a wide dynamic regarding its movements, considering that it is not just about predicting when it will shake, but also determining the intensity, magnitude, depth, and other important factors. - WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI? - If you receive official information about a tsunami alert or alarm or see the sea recede, evacuate to high ground. Move to a flood-free area and proceed to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach high ground, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building. - WHAT IS FUNVISIS? - The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) is the body responsible for carrying out and promoting seismological research and studies, as well as for the operation and maintenance of the seismic service stations of Venezuela, from where all the seismic activity of that country is recorded and monitored. In this note you can review the latest earthquakes in Venezuela with information from the official reports of the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis). In this note you can review the latest earthquakes in Venezuela with information from the official reports of the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis).