'Earthquake time bomb': Why back-to-back quakes in Venezuela aren't uncommon (opens original article in a new tab)

Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela killed over 150 people, with experts explaining the region's high seismic risk and the nature of the fault movement involved.

• Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela killed over 150 people
• Venezuela is near multiple fault lines making it prone to seismic activity
• Earthquakes in the area are not uncommon due to tectonic settings