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Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2026, 10:39 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.

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Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?

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