Four earthquakes strike northwestern Venezuela, USGS says

Four earthquakes hit northwestern Venezuela within a span of several hours late Wednesday and early Thursday, including two powerful tremors exceeding magnitude 6.

The earthquakes, with magnitude ranging from 4.9 to 6.3, were all centered near the town of Mene Grande in Zulia state, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremors struck at shallow depths, between 7.8 and 14 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.

Zulia state is an oil-rich region, which borders Colombia and the Gulf of Venezuela.

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