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Venezuela is characterized by significant geological faults, particularly the Boconó, San Sebastián, El Pilar, and Oca-Ancón faults, which are crucial in the interaction between the South American and Caribbean plates. The country faces high seismic risks, with about 80% of its population living in areas prone to earthquakes, and has a history of over 130 seismic events from 1530 to 2004. The movement of these tectonic plates has shaped Venezuela
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