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Venezuela Earthquake: Rare 'Doublet' Quakes Strike, 7.5 Mainshock Follows 7.2 Foreshock

A devastating pair of earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other, with a 7.2-magnitude foreshock followed by a stronger 7.5-magnitude mainshock. The powerful tremors triggered building collapses and severe damage in several Caracas neighborhoods.