Earthquake in Venezuela today, Monday October 12 according to Funvisis: where was the last earthquake

Earthquakes in Venezuela: latest tremors, epicenter and magnitude - WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI? - If you receive official information of tsunami alert or alarm or see the sea recede, evacuate to higher areas. Move to an area free of flooding and go to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a higher area, 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 investigations and studies, as well as for the operation and maintenance of the seismic service stations of Venezuela, from where all seismic activity of that country is recorded and monitored. - The authorities maintain permanent monitoring of seismic activity in the country and remind the citizenry to remain calm and consult only official sources in any event of this nature. - Venezuela's plates and faults - It is not the first time that Venezuela has suffered large magnitude earthquakes and catastrophic consequences. - This is due to the country's location near the boundary of two tectonic plates, the Caribbean plate and the South American plate. - What to do before an earthquake? - Identify safe zones and evacuation routes. - Secure tall furniture, shelves, mirrors, and televisions to the wall. - Keep exits and hallways clear. - Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity valves. - Prepare an emergency backpack. - Agree on a safe meeting point. - Define how to communicate if telephone networks fail. - Practice drills periodically with all family members. - Why does it shake so much in Venezuela? - Venezuela records seismic activity frequently mainly due to its location in an area of interaction between the tectonic plates of the Caribbean and South America. The constant movement of these large geological structures generates stresses in the Earth's crust which, when released suddenly, can produce earthquakes of different magnitudes. - WHAT SHOULD MY EMERGENCY BACKPACK CONTAIN? - • Essential hygiene items - • First aid kit (bandages, gauze, alcohol, pills, hydrogen peroxide, etc) - • Clothing - • 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 about determining the intensity, magnitude, depth, and other important factors. - WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI? - If you receive official information of tsunami alert or alarm or see the sea recede, evacuate to higher areas. Move to an area free of flooding and go to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a higher area, 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 investigations and studies, as well as for the operation and maintenance of the seismic service stations of Venezuela, from where all seismic activity of that country is recorded and monitored. What to do before an earthquake • Have your emergency backpack ready. • Identify safe zones at home, work, and in the street. • Participate in drills. What to do during an earthquake • Remain calm. • Protect yourself under a sturdy table or in the life triangle. • Stay away from windows and objects that can fall. • Do not run in vehicular traffic areas. • If you are driving, stop your vehicle. • If you are in a building, do not use the elevator, always take the stairs. • Be aware of minors, the disabled, and the elderly. What to do after an earthquake • Assess damage and check for injuries. • Use text messages to communicate and avoid saturating phone lines. • Stay away from damaged buildings and follow the instructions of the authorities. - WHAT ARE THE TECTONIC PLATES IN VENEZUELA? - The Caribbean plate is the geological area that covers Central America and the Caribbean Sea, while the South American plate supports almost the entire area of South America and part of the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. - Both plates interact mainly in northern South America through lateral sliding and subduction zones (convergent limit where a larger plate sinks under a lighter one into the Earth's mantle). - WHAT IS SEISMIC SILENCE? - Seismic silence is a prolonged period without significant or intense seismic activity in a region, which can indicate the accumulation of tectonic stresses and an increase in the risk of a future earthquake. - WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI? - If you receive official information of tsunami alert or alarm or see the sea recede, evacuate to higher areas. Move to an area free of flooding and go to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a higher area, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building. - WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY? - They are scales to measure the size or impact of an earthquake. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from records 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 IS FUNVISIS? - The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) is the body responsible for carrying out and promoting seismological investigations and studies, as well as for the operation and maintenance of the seismic service stations of Venezuela, from where all 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).