After 7.5 earthquake in Loreto Sunday 28th may 2019

A Signal in Giant Earthquakes That Could Save Lives

The full power of the biggest temblors could be determined in as little as 10 to 15 seconds after they begin, a new study finds, and long before it ends.

Rescue workers searched Balaroa village after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Palu, Indonesia, on Oct. 6.CreditUlet Ifansasti/Getty Images

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Rescue workers searched Balaroa village after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Palu, Indonesia, on Oct. 6.CreditCreditUlet Ifansasti/Getty Images

By Robin George Andrews

• May 29, 2019