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7.3 magnitude quake jolts Venezuela
Caracas [Venezuela], Aug 22 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 rattled Yaguaraparo area, located off the northeastern coast of Venezuela, on Tuesday.
The quake, that lasted for a over a minute, resulted in immediate evacuation of all high-rise buildings. However, no tsunami warning was issued post the quake.
Irald Cabrera, a translator for a tour company in Güiria city, was quoted by CNN stating that the earthquake lasted about a minute, and was followed by three aftershocks.
The United States Geological Survey(USGS) said the earthquake had a depth of 123.2 km, and was felt as far away as Caracas.
No casualties have been reported. (ANI)
This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI
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