6.2-magnitude earthquake : Venezuela
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted northwest Venezuela.It is located on the northern coast of South America.It is bounded by Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west.It shares a border with the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north.Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast .Major Rivers: Rio Negro (shared with Colombia and Brazil) and Orinoco (shared with Colombia). Major Lakes: Lake Guri and Lake Maracaibo (the largest lake in South America). Venezuela administers a number of Caribbean islands and archipelagos, among which are Margarita Island, La Blanquilla, La Tortuga, Los Roques, and Los Monjes. Highest Point: Pico Bolivar. The world’s highest waterfall – the Andes Mountains Angel Falls is located in the Guiana Highlands. Venezuela is home to the world’s largest oil reserves as well as huge quantities of coal, iron ore, bauxite, and gold.
Capital: Caracas.
