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7.7 Magnitude Quake Strikes Myanmar, Reveals New Insights

7/25/2025

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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked central Myanmar near Mandalay on March 28, 2025, marking it as the second deadliest quake in the nation’s history. Dramatic CCTV footage showcased a staggering 2.5-meter slip in just 1.3 seconds. Researchers uncovered a pulse-like rupture and a unique curved slip path, paving the way for better earthquake predictions in the future.

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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked central Myanmar near Mandalay on March 28, 2025, marking it as the second deadliest quake in the nation’s history. Dramatic CCTV footage showcased a staggering 2.5-meter slip in just 1.3 seconds. Researchers uncovered a pulse-like rupture and a unique curved slip path, paving the way for better earthquake predictions in the future.