Supershear 'boomerang' rupture found in Myanmar earthquake defies typical seismic patterns
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 13:48
in Earth & Climate
On March 28, 2025, a major earthquake with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.7 struck Mandalay, central Myanmar (referred to as the 2025 Myanmar earthquake). This event caused severe shaking and substantial damage in Myanmar and neighboring countries. Aftershock distribution extended southward from the epicenter, indicating predominant southward rupture propagation.