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Back-to-back Venezuelan quakes killed 164, reveal hidden fault risk

Two Venezuelan quakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) struck 39 seconds apart on separate faults near Caracas, causing catastrophic damage. Experts say multifault events are rare but highlight preparedness gaps globally, including in California's complex fault systems.