Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, M_W7.1 Earthquake and Its M_W6.4 Foreshock Sequence.

IF 2.1 3区物理与天体物理 Q2 PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Entropy Pub Date : 2024-12-28 DOI:10.3390/e27010016

Jianchang Zheng, Zhengshuai Zhang, Xiaohan Li

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Abstract

The 2019 Ridgecrest M_W7.1 earthquake has received significant attention due to its complex fault activity. It is also noticeable for its M_W6.4 foreshock sequence. There are intricate dynamic relationships between earthquakes in such vigorous sequences. Based on the relocated catalogue, we adopt the nearest neighbour algorithm to analyze its foreshock and aftershock sequences. Detailed links and family structures of the sequence are obtained. The results show that a M_W5.0 event at 03:16 (UTC) on 6 July is a direct foreshock of the M_W7.1 mainshock. It is likely related to barriers on the northwest-striking fault. The M_W6.4 event on 4 July is characterized as a complex conjugate rupture. Notably, a magnitude 4.0 event occurred on the northwest-striking fault before the M_W6.4 event, establishing it as a direct foreshock. The Ridgecrest sequence is predominantly influenced by northwest fault activity. It first caused small fractures on the northwest-striking fault. Then, it triggered conjugate slips on the southwest-striking fault. Lastly, it led to larger ruptures on the northwest-striking fault.

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Entropy PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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4.90

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1580

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21.05 days

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