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A rare seismic doublet, featuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, devastated northwestern and central Venezuela, claiming over 188 lives. The tremors originated near the San Sebastian fault system, with the shallow depth intensifying the surface impact. Doublet earthquakes are uniquely destructive as they involve independent seismic events occurring in rapid succession. This prolonged intense ground shaking severely compromised infrastructure, complicating rescue operations and triggering international humanitarian assistance efforts.
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