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Doublet earthquake in Venezuela is very rare. Here's what happened

At least 164 people died and nearly 1,000 were injured June 24 after two devastating earthquakes hit a minute apart in northern Venezuela, the Caribbean nation with a long and deadly quake history.

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The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a ‘doublet.’ Here’s how they happen

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What to know about ‘doublet’ earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela

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Venezuela earthquakes death toll sharply rises as crews search for survivors

The death toll after a doublet of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has continued to rise as crews work for the third day on June 26 to comb through rubble for signs of life.

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Factbox-Latin America's 10 Deadliest Earthquakes

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The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

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At Least 164 Dead and 971 Injured After Powerful Quakes Rock Venezuela, Acting President Says

Venezuela’s state-run VTV showed footage early Thursday of three children, covered in dust but alive, being pulled from the rubble in hard-hit La Guaira.

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Back-to-back earthquakes topple buildings in Venezuela’s capital

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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news

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Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?

Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.

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Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Venezuela and its capital, Caracas, were rocked by two massive earthquake pulses on June 24, 2026, just seconds apart. The shaking from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 events caused buildings to collapse in cities across the northern part of the country,

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Venezuela earthquakes, in graphics: Ruptures, sideways collision & tremors that tore through coastline

The two earthquakes struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart, rupturing the boundary between two tectonic plates.

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Three powerful quakes in a month: What's happening beneath the Philippines?

The Philippines' location at the junction of major tectonic plates makes it one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, with frequent tremors, volcanic eruptions and tsunami risks.

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Venezuela earthquakes in maps and charts - where they hit and how severe they could be

The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused.

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Visualizing the Venezuela earthquakes in maps and charts

Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. CNN is tracking developments, in maps and charts.