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Homogenization of Earthquake Catalogue in Terms of Magnitude in Iran and Adjoining Region

Noushin Naraghiaraghi1, Mohd Nawawi1, Syed Mustafizur Rahman1, Ali Beitollahi2, Rosli Saad1 and Samieh Joneidi3
  • 1 University Science Malaysia, Malaysia
  • 2 Building and Housing Research Center, Iran
  • 3 Petroiran Development Company (PEDCO), Iran

Abstract

In any seismic hazard assessment a uniform earthquake catalogue is an essential parameter. In this research, an earthquake catalogue of Iran and adjacent areas was studied, using national and international catalogues. The considered region covers a quadrangle limited by 23 to 42°N and 42 to 65°E including Iran and adjacent areas. Earthquake data from the third millennium BC until 2014 were considered in this study. The standardization of the catalogue in terms of magnitude was achieved and new relations were generated to convert all types of magnitude into moment magnitude by using the orthogonal regression technique. Based on the proposed relations, MW can be estimated and considered as a unified magnitude scale.

Current Research in Geoscience
Volume 6 No. 1, 2016, 65-70

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajgsp.2016.65.70

Submitted On: 10 December 2014 Published On: 11 April 2016

How to Cite: Naraghiaraghi, N., Nawawi, M., Rahman, S. M., Beitollahi, A., Saad, R. & Joneidi, S. (2016). Homogenization of Earthquake Catalogue in Terms of Magnitude in Iran and Adjoining Region. Current Research in Geoscience, 6(1), 65-70. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajgsp.2016.65.70

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Keywords

  • Orthogonal Regression
  • Earthquake Catalogue
  • Magnitude Conversion
  • Iran and Adjoining Region