What caused Venezuela’s rare doublet earthquakes? (opens original article in a new tab)

Scientists attribute Venezuela's deadly earthquakes to a rare 'doublet' event, with two powerful quakes occurring 39 seconds apart along the Bocono fault, leading to significant casualties and damage.

• Scientists identified Venezuela's earthquakes as a rare 'doublet' with two quakes 39 seconds apart
• The Bocono fault's complex structure and tectonic movement caused the quakes
• Aftershocks are likely with a 99% chance of magnitude 4+ in the next week
• Venezuela lacks an early earthquake warning system