In February 2023, a devastating earthquake doublet occurred near the city of Kahramanmaraş in Turkey, with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.6. The earthquakes caused extensive damage and loss of life, with a death toll of approximately 60,000 and over 120,000 injuries. The special issue of Earthquake Science focuses on the rupture mechanisms, aftershock distribution, ground motions, and infrastructure damage caused by the earthquakes. The research provides valuable insights for earthquake hazard assessment and mitigation in the future. [Extracted from the article]

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