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Myanmar hit by 7.7 quake. These are the top 10 largest earthquakes in the world

The Valdivian Earthquake, or the Great Chilean Earthquake, is the largest on record. It measured in at a magnitude of 9.5. off the coast of Chile near Valdivia and Puerto Montt area.
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CCTV Footage Captures the First-Ever Video of an Earthquake Fault in Motion, Shining a Rare Light on Seismic Dynamics

A clip recorded in Myanmar in March reveals a curved path of the fault slip, which can help scientists better understand the ...

In world first, CCTV captures supershear velocity earthquake

According to a separate group’s paper published in the same journal, the southern portion of the rupture occurred at an ...

Curved fault slip captured on CCTV during Myanmar earthquake

Dramatic CCTV video of fault slip during a large earthquake in Myanmar thrilled both scientists and casual observers when it ...

Myanmar’s Devastating Earthquake in March Split the Earth at ‘Supershear Velocity’

On March 28, Myanmar was rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that claimed over 5,000 lives and caused damage even in ...

Caught on Camera: Rare Footage Reveals How a Giant Earthquake Tore the Earth in Seconds

A CCTV video from Myanmar has revealed the first direct footage of a curved fault slip during an earthquake—confirming ...

Incredible Video Shows Ground Lurching Sideways During Earthquake In World First

During the devastating magnitude 7.7 Myanmar earthquake on March 28 this year, a CCTV camera captured the moment the plate ...

Myanmar earthquake's fault rupture exceeded seismic wave speeds, offering rare evidence of supershear

The first studies of the 28 March 2025 magnitude 7.8 Myanmar earthquake suggest that the southern portion of its rupture ...

10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world: China tops list, Japan at 4, US at...; where do India and Pakistan stand?

Based on seismic records and NOAA data, here is a list of top 10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world.