Can Myanmar’s 2025 quake data predict the next big one?

A recent magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar, the strongest since 1912, caused widespread destruction and thousands of fatalities. Scientists analyzing the quake's features hope to refine earthquake forecasts, not predictions, by understanding fault line behavior. A new model suggests large earthquakes on the Sagaing Fault occur irregularly, approximately every 141 years, aiding in future disaster planning despite current uncertainties.