Simulations show distinct ground motion signatures of supershear earthquakes

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Jul 21, 2026, 6:40 pm118 ptsTrending
Sustained supershear earthquake ruptures produce distinct ground-motion characteristics compared with subshear earthquakes, according to a study published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, with potential implications for current building codes and ground-motion models.

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