Following the recent earthquake near the epicenter, seismologists have been closely monitoring the situation to assess the likelihood of further seismic activity in the region. While aftershocks have been occurring, experts suggest that the chances of another earthquake of a 7 magnitude are low.
One key factor to consider is how the initial earthquake may have affected the stress distribution in the surrounding fault lines. The redistribution of stress could potentially trigger smaller earthquakes along these faults. While these earthquakes may not reach the same magnitude as the initial event, they could still pose a risk, especially if they occur on land.