The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a ‘doublet.’ Here’s how they happen
Summary
Two strong earthquakes, called a "doublet," hit Venezuela’s northern coast on June 24, 2026, causing over 180 deaths and widespread damage. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck within 39 seconds of each other and mainly affected the coastal areas near Caracas, especially La Guaira.Key Facts
- A doublet earthquake occurs when two similar-sized quakes happen close together in time and place.
- The first quake had a magnitude of 7.2, followed by a 7.5 magnitude quake 39 seconds later.
- These earthquakes caused buildings to collapse in Caracas and other areas, with at least 180 people killed and about 1,500 injured.
- Thousands were reported missing after the disaster.
- The affected area includes La Guaira, a coastal region just north of Caracas that suffered heavy damage.
- The quakes happened along the Bocono fault, a major fault running about 300 miles through the Venezuelan Andes.
- The earthquakes occurred where the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates meet and move past each other.
- The fault movement was a shallow strike-slip, where rock blocks slide horizontally past each other.
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