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M7.8 Nepal Earthquake

By Earthquake Hazards Program
Generalized cross section showing the approximate locations of slip during the mainshock.
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Generalized cross section showing the approximate locations of slip during the mainshock and largest aftershock ruptures on the Main Himalayan Thrust, and approximate aftershock locations of both events. (MFT = Main Frontal Thrust, MBT = Main Boundary Thrust, MCT = Main Central Thrust).

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