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M4.6 earthquake in Nepal is reminder of M7.8 2015 and potential for future great quakes
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M4.6 earthquake in Nepal is reminder of M7.8 2015 and potential for future great quakes

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Judith Hubbard & Kyle Bradley
Apr 01, 2023
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Yesterday's M4.6 earthquake in Nepal occurred near the eastern edge of the 2015 M7.8 Nepal earthquake zone. The mainshock on April 25, 2015 was followed by a large aftershock on May 12, 2015 - yesterday's quake was close to that aftershock location.

Map showing relationship between the April 1 M4.6 earthquake in Nepal and the slip patch of the 2015 M7.8 …

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