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Earthquake Map

Detailed Description

Mainshock and aftershock locations shortly after M7.1 event, exhibiting a distinctive “T” pattern created by two perpendicular fault zones. The M6.4 event ruptured along the NE-SW trending fault, and the subsequent M7.1 event ruptured along the NW-SE trending fault.

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