Three Earthquakes Strike in Hours, Two in Venezuela and One in Japan

Just hours after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan experienced a significant seismic event. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake, initially reported as 6.9, hit off the northern coast of Japan, approximately 50 kilometers offshore near Hashikami. A lighter tremor was felt as far away as Tokyo.

Meteorologist Noah Bergren noted on X that the occurrence of multiple large, separate earthquakes in such a short timeframe is exceptionally rare, describing it as a "once in 1,000 years" event. While double earthquakes can happen, he emphasized the unusual nature of their close proximity and the coincidence of another major quake on the other side of the world.

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It happens once in 1,000 years

No tsunami warnings have been issued for the Japan earthquake. However, reports indicate that at least six people have been injured, according to The Japan Times. Japan is known for its high seismic activity, and earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher can cause significant disruption, making it difficult to stand upright and causing furniture to be thrown around.

Meanwhile, in Venezuela, the earlier double earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, are feared to have caused tens of thousands of deaths.

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Double landslides occur, but it is very unusual for them to occur so close together and for them to coincide with another on the other side of the earth.