1967 Caracas earthquake
The 1967 Caracas earthquake occurred in Caracas, Venezuela, and La Guaira, Vargas on 29 July at 8:00 p.m (UTC−04:00 at that time). Its epicenter took place in the litoral central (20 km from Caracas) and lasted 35 seconds. It heavily affected areas such as Altamira, Los Palos Grandes, and Litoral Central. In the aftermath of the earthquake, there were several aftershocks of lower intensity. The earthquake left a toll of 1,536 injured, 225–300 dead, and cost $50–140 million United States dollars in property damage.
| UTC time | 1967-07-30 00:00:04 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 833882 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 29 July 1967 |
| Local time | 20:00:04 |
| Magnitude | 6.6 Mw |
| Depth | 25.0 km (16 mi) |
| Epicenter | 10.56°N 67.33°W |
| Fault | Sebastian Fault |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Metropolitan Region of Caracas |
| Total damage | $50–140m USD |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 225–300 dead 1,536 injured |
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