Temporal evolution of surface rupture deduced from coseismic multi-mode secondary fractures: Insights from the October 8, 2005 (Mw 7.6) Kashmir earthquake, NW Himalaya

► Temporal evolution of surface rupture deduced from coseismic secondary fractures. ► Coseismic multi-mode faults and fractures that evolved during mainshock slip. ► October 8, 2005 Kashmir earthquake and rupture kinematics.