{"title":"Receiver function study of the crustal structure and Moho depth beneath station BJT at the northern margin of the North China Craton","authors":"Zhangdi Xie","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10404-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10404-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The northern margin of the North China Craton, at the junction of the Shanxi Rift, Yanshan Uplift, and North China Basin, has experienced significant lithospheric extensional and magmatic activity since the Mesozoic. To constrain the deep crustal structure in this key tectonic zone, we collected 8,633 teleseismic events recorded at the Baijiatuan Seismic Station (BJT) IC network and extracted P-wave receiver functions. Higher-quality receiver functions were obtained after screening via signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and cross-correlation methods. The H-<i>κ</i> stacking technique combined with bootstrap resampling (95% confidence interval) yielded a crustal thickness of 30.3 km, and a Vp/Vs ratio of 1.961 beneath the station, with an inferred sedimentary layer thickness of 2.0 km. The Moho depth was further verified via common conversion point (CCP) stacking (31.6 km) and interpolation from USTClitho 1.0 (~ 30 km). The receiver function harmonic decomposition (RFHD) reveals a nearly flat Moho with significant seismic anisotropy; the fast-axis azimuth is 117.1°. The Vp/Vs ratio yields an upper-bound Poisson’s ratio of 0.32, suggesting enrichment in mafic components in the crust beneath the BJT station, which is consistent with early Mesozoic magmatic activity. This study provides high-precision geophysical point constraints on lithospheric extension and deep crustal structure at the northern margin of the North China Craton, offering a valuable reference for regional geodynamic models.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148172387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Seismicity patterns and seismogenic framework for Northeast India: implications for regional hazard assessment","authors":"Komal Soni, Daya Shanker","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10403-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10403-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study presents a comprehensive seismic hazard assessment of Northeast India, one of the most seismically active regions globally due to the interaction of the Indian–Eurasian plate collision and the Burmese subduction zone. The region’s complex tectonics and history of devastating earthquakes, including the 1897 Shillong and 1950 Great Assam events, highlight the urgent need for updated hazard evaluation to support disaster risk reduction and resilient infrastructure planning. The study introduces an updated multi-regression magnitude homogenization with multiple declustering techniques, period and magnitude completeness assessment, refined source zonation and seismicity analysis integrated with established Ground Motion Prediction Equations (GMPEs) within a logic-tree framework to develop a Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) model for the region. An extensive earthquake catalogue (1762–2022) was compiled and homogenized using four regression techniques: Standard Least-squares Regression (SLR), General Orthogonal Regression (GOR), Orthogonal Standard Regression (OSR), and Inverse Standard Regression (ISR). Mainshock events were identified through three declustering algorithms: Gruenthal, Gardner and Knopoff, and Uhrhammer. Catalogue completeness was analyzed using Stepp’s method for five delineated seismic source zones, followed by estimation of seismicity parameters. PSHA was conducted for areal source zones using regionally appropriate GMPEs, targeting engineering bedrock conditions. The results indicate Peak Ground Acceleration values of 0.19–0.44 g and 0.43–0.83 g for 10% and 2% probability of exceedance in 50 years, respectively. Spectral Accelerations at 0.2 s and 1.0 s, along with Uniform Hazard Spectra (UHS) for all state capitals, provide robust, updated hazard estimates vital for site-specific design, urban planning, and seismic risk mitigation across Northeast India.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148172664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A fuzzy logic–based circle method for stable hypocentral estimation of offshore earthquakes: a case study from the Eastern Black Sea","authors":"Hüseyin Gökalp","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10392-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10392-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Accurate earthquake location in offshore regions presents a fundamental challenge due to large azimuthal gaps and limited station coverage. Under such geometries, standard linearized inversion methods may become weakly constrained, enhancing depth–epicenter trade-offs. This study evaluates a nonlinear fuzzy logic–based circle framework designed to mitigate geometric sensitivity under sparse-network conditions. The method was evaluated using synthetic tests covering both intra-network and extra-network scenarios and applied to 121 shallow events in the eastern Black Sea region. Unlike traditional approaches that minimize travel-time residuals via partial derivatives, this framework maps Pg arrival-time uncertainties into a bounded three-dimensional compatibility space defined over the discretized hypocentral search grid. To ensure unbiased validation, results were benchmarked against routine catalog solutions provided by national seismological agencies. Results indicate that while epicentral estimates are largely consistent between methods (median difference ~ 4.26 km), the fuzzy logic approach demonstrates enhanced stability in depth behavior, reflected by more spatially confined compatibility maxima. Occasional shallow depth clustering observed in linearized inversion under offshore conditions reflects geometric limitations rather than systematic mislocation. These differences reflect alternative algorithmic responses under identical structural assumptions rather than absolute mislocation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10950-026-10392-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148010110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammed Hossein Mousavi, Parva Sadeghi Alavijeh, Faegheh Mina Araghi
{"title":"Spatial variation of seismicity parameters for the 2017 ezgeleh earthquake: insights into seismotectonic stress distribution","authors":"Muhammed Hossein Mousavi, Parva Sadeghi Alavijeh, Faegheh Mina Araghi","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10400-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10400-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study analyzes the spatio-temporal variations of seismic parameters (b-value, Z-value, and Log (M<sub>0</sub>)) associated with the 2017 Mw 7.3 Ezgeleh earthquake in the Zagros fold-and-thrust belt. Using a catalog of 13,981 events (2006 − 2024) and a density-based clustering method, clustered and background seismicity were separated. The results show significant precursory reductions in b-values (to ~ 0.35) and negative Z-values (to ~ − 4.2) along major fault zones such as the High Zagros Fault, indicating progressive stress accumulation and micro-fracturing. Following the mainshock, both parameters show a clear recovery, with b-values increasing to ~ 1.0 and Z-values becoming positive, reflecting stress release and aftershock activity. Spatial analysis of Log (M<sub>0</sub>) reveals dominant seismic energy release in the western part of the study area near Ezgeleh and Sarpol-e Zahab (values from ~ 18.5 to > 19.5). In contrast, the eastern region around Kermanshah and the Shirizi and Morvarid faults exhibits markedly lower values (~ 12 to 14.5). This pattern identifies the western segment as the primary zone of stress accumulation and release. The integrated approach demonstrates the utility of these parameters for understanding stress distribution and fault segment behavior before and after a major thrust earthquake.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148009166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kernel-based 3-D coda (QC−1) mapping of the Eastern part of Kutch Rift Basin, NW India","authors":"Rashmi Singh, Uppala Srinu, Santosh Kumar, Sumer Chopra","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10402-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10402-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Kutch Rift Basin (KRB), a pericratonic rift basin on the western margin of India, formed during the Late Triassic to Early Jurassic due to the rifting of Eastern Gondwana. It is one of the most seismically active regions that has experienced devastating earthquakes, including 1819 Allah Bund (Mw 7.8), 1956 Anjar (Mw 6.0), and 2001 Bhuj (Mw 7.7) in the last 200 years. Understanding seismic wave attenuation in such a tectonically complex region is critical, as it provides insights into crustal heterogeneities, fluid distribution, and fault zone properties, which are essential for unravelling the seismic hazard potential and tectonic evolution of the region. This study presents a 3D coda wave attenuation (Qc⁻<sup>1</sup>) model of the central KRB at central frequencies of 1.5 and 3 Hz, derived from 3,404 local earthquake events using a sensitivity kernel approach based on Paasschen’s equation within the framework of radiative transfer theory. Checkerboard tests were conducted to evaluate model stability and resolution and it is observed that optimal results were found in 10–40 km depths. The model reveals moderate to high attenuation anomalies in the upper 15 km, attributed to thick sedimentary deposits and upper crustal heterogeneity. A highly attenuated zone at 20–30 km depth in the eastern region suggests fluid-filled fractures or intrinsic attenuation within fault zones. A narrow moderate attenuation zone at 35–40 km depth in the central part of the study region may indicate a deep fluid reservoir. The Kachchh Mainland Fault (KMF) zone exhibits high attenuation down to 15 km, while the South Wagad Fault (SWF) zone shows moderate to high attenuation extending to 40 km, suggesting SWF serves as a primary conduit for fluid migration from the reservoir to epicentral depths. These findings provide new insights into the crustal structure and fluid dynamics of the KRB, enhancing our understanding of its seismic activity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148008634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrated seismic hazard and liquefaction susceptibility mapping of a coastal megacity: a GIS-based first-level assessment","authors":"Saravana Ganesh Manoharan, Ganapathy Pattukandan Ganapathy","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10396-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10396-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Seismic Hazard Assessment (SHA) is critical for identifying areas prone to earthquake damage and informing disaster risk reduction strategies in urban regions. This study presents a first-level seismic hazard assessment for city-scale screening in Greater Chennai, a rapidly expanding coastal megacity in South India situated in Seismic Zone III. Given the absence of high-resolution borehole or geotechnical data, the analysis relies on open-access and reproducible datasets. Liquefaction susceptibility was evaluated using a GIS-based multi-criteria approach, where lithology, geomorphology, groundwater depth, and bedrock depth were ranked following established frameworks and weighted using a simplified Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) was estimated from published bedrock-level PGA values and adjusted to surface level using RADIUS-based soil amplification factors derived from lithological conditions. The weighted thematic layers were integrated in GIS through a weighted overlay to generate the final hazard map. Results indicate that about 24.67% of the region is classified within the high hazard category. Coastal and deltaic localities such as Adyar, Taramani, Sholinganallur, and parts of T. Nagar show relatively higher hazard due to recent alluvial and coastal deposits with shallow groundwater, and many of these areas also have aging infrastructure that could worsen earthquake impacts. The findings demonstrate a feasible approach for first-level seismic hazard assessment in data-limited urban environments and may support planners and decision-makers in identifying priority areas for detailed investigation and mitigation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147938033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-frequency attenuation (κ) at stiff-soil and rock sites in Northwestern Iran","authors":"Meghdad Samaei, Olga-Joan Ktenidou","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10381-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10381-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The high-frequency decay of the Fourier amplitude spectrum of acceleration is commonly characterized by the parameter <i>κ</i> (kappa). In this study, we estimate the total <i>κ</i> (<i>κ</i><sub>r</sub>) for nine stiff-soil and rock stations in northwestern Iran using the classical Acceleration Spectrum (AS) method. The dataset (631 three-component strong-motion recordings out to epicentral distances of 50 km) is richer in near-source data than any past study in the region. It thus allows for a more detailed analysis and for minimizing errors and uncertainties stemming from the path, a limitation implicit in most <i>κ</i> studies. Distance dependence due to frequency-dependent anelastic attenuation (<i>Q</i>) is not clearly observed on <i>κ</i><sub>r</sub> for most stations. The estimated site-specific <i>κ</i><sub>0</sub> values span a relatively wide range despite broadly similar site conditions, from 0.027 to 0.067 s for the horizontal component and from 0.024 to 0.063 s for the vertical component. <i>κ</i><sub>0h</sub> exceeds <i>κ</i><sub>0v</sub>, with <i>κ</i><sub>0h</sub>/<i>κ</i><sub>0v</sub> ratios ranging from 0.9–1.9 and an average of about 1.4. <i>Κ</i><sub>0</sub> also shows no clear correlation with Vs30. Differences between stations may partly reflect uneven azimuthal coverage and source–receiver geometry, influencing the scatter of <i>κ</i><sub>r</sub> values but without clear azimuthal dependence. The event magnitudes span a significant range, from M2.5 to M6.5, and no discernable dependence on magnitude is found, indicating the AS method is appropriately used even for the small events in the dataset. Comparison with published <i>κ</i><sub>0</sub>–Vs30 datasets shows that the estimated values fall within the broad range reported for Iranian sites and are more consistent with studies adopting the AS method than with broadband approaches. Horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratios (HVSR) are used as qualitative indicators of frequency-dependent site amplification, and reveal significant deviations within the <i>κ</i> fitting band (8–35 Hz) at several stations. These observations suggest that the measured <i>κ</i> values likely represent a combined effect of site attenuation and amplification, highlighting the need for improved site characterization to better constrain <i>κ</i><sub>0</sub> for seismic hazard applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147938035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spectral decay parameter κ and site response characteristics from strong-motion records in the Garhwal region of Central Himalayan Seismic Gap","authors":"Renu Yadav, Dinesh Kumar","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10401-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10401-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Accurate characterization of high-frequency ground-motion attenuation and site response is crucial for seismic hazard assessment; however, such information remains limited for the Garhwal Himalaya despite its high seismic potential. Previous Himalayan studies have generally addressed either the spectral decay parameter κ or site response independently, and systematic evaluations linking site-specific κ<sub>₀</sub> with amplification characteristics are scarce for this region. This study aims to jointly quantify κ and site response characteristics and to assess the potential of κ<sub>₀</sub> as a proxy for site amplification in data-scarce Himalayan regions. A dataset comprising 432 three-component strong-motion records from 40 earthquakes (M<sub>w</sub> 3.0—6.5) recorded at stations with varying site conditions is analyzed. κ values are estimated using the Anderson-Hough method for horizontal and vertical components, and station-specific κ₀ values are derived from κ-distance regression. Site response is independently evaluated using the Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio technique. The results indicate mean κ values of 0.066 for horizontal components and 0.045 for the vertical component, with κ increasing with hypocentral distance and showing no clear magnitude dependence. κ₀ varies from 0.03 at hard-rock sites to 0.097 at soft-soil sites, reflecting strong site control. HVSR analysis reveals predominant frequencies of 1.20–5.78 Hz and amplification factors of 4.37–13.09, with higher amplification at soft-soil stations. The observed correspondence between κ₀ and HVSR amplification suggests that κ<sub>₀</sub> effectively captures relative site response. These findings provide improved constraints on high-frequency attenuation and site effects in the Garhwal Himalaya and have important implications for seismic hazard assessment and earthquake-resistant design.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147938032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Seismic and stress field characteristics of the Muş Region, Eastern Türkiye: insights into regional seismic hazard","authors":"Burçin Didem Tamtaş","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10399-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10399-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Muş region in eastern Türkiye is located within a geodynamically complex region shaped by the interaction of the Anatolian, Arabian, and Eurasian plates. Despite the presence of multiple active fault systems, integrated local-scale studies that jointly address seismicity characteristics, fault kinematics, and the crustal stress field remain limited. This study presents a regional-scale seismotectonic assessment of the Muş region using an earthquake catalog compiled from data from the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute (KOERI), covering the period 1903–2025. Reported magnitudes were homogenized to moment magnitude (M<sub>w</sub>) using General Orthogonal Regression (GOR), and dependent events were removed to isolate background seismicity. The Gutenberg–Richter relationship, recurrence parameters, and annual probabilities were derived from the completeness-controlled 2000–2025 dataset, yielding a b-value of 1.08 ± 0.04. Focal mechanism solutions obtained from national and international sources were analyzed to identify dominant faulting styles, and the regional stress tensor was determined through inversion. The results indicate that seismicity in the Muş region is dominated by shallow earthquakes, predominantly strike-slip faulting, and a transpressional stress regime characterized by N–S principal compression. By integrating completeness-controlled seismicity statistics with focal-mechanism classification and stress inversion, this study provides a locally constrained seismotectonic framework for the Muş region. The proposed approach refines the understanding of active deformation processes in this tectonically complex transition zone and offers a transferable methodological basis for future seismic hazard assessments in eastern Türkiye.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jahnabi Basu, Srishti Kushwaha, S. T. G. Raghukanth
{"title":"Insights into the 2025 Mw 7.7 Myanmar Earthquake using the broadband ground motion simulations","authors":"Jahnabi Basu, Srishti Kushwaha, S. T. G. Raghukanth","doi":"10.1007/s10950-026-10398-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10950-026-10398-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study brings forth the first comprehensive broadband ground motion simulations for the 2025 M<sub>w</sub> 7.7 Myanmar earthquake, addressing the critical data scarcity in a highly seismic region with sparse strong motion instrumentation. As one of the most devastating events in the region’s history, the earthquake inflicted widespread destruction across Myanmar and neighboring countries. In the absence of a comprehensive strong motion instrumentation specifically along the Sagaing fault (seismic zone V), physics-based simulations offer an essential window into understanding the spatial variability of ground motions and their implications for seismic hazard assessment. In the present study, broadband ground motions are simulated over a near-field domain spanning approximately a 3° × 5° region around the multi-segmented fault plane of the event. To generate these ground motion time histories, the deterministic low-frequency waveforms are combined with stochastic high-frequency components, informed by regional crustal velocity models, topography and detailed source rupture parameters. The reliability of the simulated ground motions is assessed through comparisons with the limited available recordings in the near-field region, with residual analysis quantifying the level of agreement. Furthermore, the ground motions are synthesized on a dense grid of 0.1° × 0.1° and visualized through contour maps of peak ground acceleration (PGA). The highest PGA values are found to be 0.71 g, 0.86 g, and 0.40 g in the EW, NS, and vertical components, respectively. Additionally, the spatial distribution of the peak ground residual displacements is illustrated along with the stations proximal to the fault plane. Finally, the simulated PGAs are compared against global empirical ground motion models developed for subduction zones to evaluate their consistency and regional applicability. Thus, the study demonstrates the importance of simulation-based approaches for seismic hazard evaluation in data-scarce regions, thus offering valuable input for guiding future seismic instrumentation strategies and improving hazard awareness along the Sagaing Fault.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16994,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Seismology","volume":"30 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}