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

Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes) struck Venezuela's northern coast within 39 seconds, killing over 180 people, injuring 1,500, and causing widespread damage. The 'doublet' event occurred along the Bocono fault, where the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates meet. Experts noted the region's complex fault structure and historical seismic activity, including a 2025 doublet and a 1967 quake.