Venezuelan authorities deployed the National Risk Management System on Wednesday in response to a seismic swarm that has affected the country, causing only material damage.

RELATED: Venezuela installs Councils for Sovereignty and Peace in its 24 states

In recent hours, 10 earthquakes and 21 aftershocks have been recorded, triggered by the activation of a western tectonic fault, according to the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis).

“Fortunately, no human losses have been reported (…) President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has been coordinating with all governors and mayors across the country,” Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said.

In response to the seismic activity, “President Nicolás Maduro has deployed the Civil Protection System nationwide, mobilized citizen security agencies, and our Bolivarian National Armed Forces. In addition, the Venezuelan people also have a Prevention and Risk Management System, which we are now activating,” she added.

The Vice President urged the population to remain alert to possible developments stemming from the activation of this western tectonic fault.

The text reads: FUNVISIS
Earthquake
09/24/2025 23:51
Magnitude (Mw): 6.0
Depth: 16.4 km
Epicenter: 9.901 N -70.705 W
45 km east of Bachaquero

Funvisis reported that one of the most recent quakes struck at 11:51 p.m. local time (03:51 GMT Thursday), registering a magnitude of 6.0 at a depth of 16.4 kilometers. The epicenter was located 45 kilometers east of Bachaquero, in Zulia state.

Zulia’s governor, Luis Caldera, confirmed to local media that the tremors caused material damage to several structures, including hospitals, churches, and bridges.

IN THIS ARTICLE