The two 2026 Venezuela earthquakes were reported to be about 5 to 10 kilometers apart , according to preliminary USGS reporting cited by CNN. Another account described both epicenters as being near Yumare, which helps explain why they were felt as a single, closely spaced event rather than two widely separated quakes.

What that means

  • The quakes were not miles apart in the usual sense; they were very close together geographically.
  • They also happened 39 seconds apart , which is why many reports describe them as a “doublet.”
  • Both were shallow, which made the shaking and damage worse.

In plain terms

If you mean the distance between the epicenters , the best reported estimate is roughly 5–10 km.

If you mean the time between them , it was 39 seconds.

tldr

The two Venezuela earthquakes in 2026 were about 5–10 km apart and struck 39 seconds apart.