93 Earthquakes Hit Worldwide in One Week, From Venezuela to Japan
Summary
Between June 19 and June 26, 93 earthquakes measuring magnitude 4.5 or higher occurred worldwide. The most significant events included a rare “doublet” earthquake in Venezuela causing major damage and a strong earthquake off the coast of northern Japan with no major damage reported.Key Facts
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded 93 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater globally in one week.
- Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes seconds apart, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, near the Caribbean coast west of Caracas.
- These earthquakes caused widespread destruction in northern Venezuela, killing at least 920 people and injuring over 3,000.
- The Venezuela earthquakes were shallow, which increased the damage on the surface.
- Seismologists call such closely timed big earthquakes a “seismic doublet,” which is a rare event.
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off northern Japan’s Iwate Prefecture, causing strong shaking but no tsunami or major damage.
- Japan’s strict building rules and emergency preparations helped minimize damage from its earthquake.
- Northern California had a 5.6 magnitude earthquake with shaking felt over 100 miles away; officials monitored the situation with no immediate reports of serious harm.
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