Two earthquakes struck the northern part of Venezuela, causing significant damage. The earthquakes occurred in the system of faults where the Caribbean and South American plates meet. This sequence of earthquakes is being closely watched by scientists, who note that while it is not common, there are precedents for it in the region and elsewhere.

Further information about the earthquakes and their effects can be found through BBC Mundo, which has more details on the events and the phenomenon known as a "doblete sísmico".