Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 Earthquake and Its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 Foreshock Sequence
The 2019 Ridgecrest <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 earthquake has received significant attention due to its complex fault activity. It is also noticeable for its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 foreshock sequence. There are intricate dynamic relationships between ear...
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| description | The 2019 Ridgecrest <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 earthquake has received significant attention due to its complex fault activity. It is also noticeable for its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 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 <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>5.0 event at 03:16 (UTC) on 6 July is a direct foreshock of the <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 mainshock. It is likely related to barriers on the northwest-striking fault. The <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 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 <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 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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| spelling | doaj-art-9177cf040c334ca188e6c2a28a21758f2025-01-24T13:31:40ZengMDPI AGEntropy1099-43002024-12-012711610.3390/e27010016Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 Earthquake and Its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 Foreshock SequenceJianchang Zheng0Zhengshuai Zhang1Xiaohan Li2Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New ZealandShandong Earthquake Agency, China Earthquake Administration, Jinan 250102, ChinaShandong Earthquake Agency, China Earthquake Administration, Jinan 250102, ChinaThe 2019 Ridgecrest <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 earthquake has received significant attention due to its complex fault activity. It is also noticeable for its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 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 <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>5.0 event at 03:16 (UTC) on 6 July is a direct foreshock of the <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 mainshock. It is likely related to barriers on the northwest-striking fault. The <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 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 <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 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.https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/27/1/16earthquake clustersforeshockaftershocksearthquake sequencestatistical seismology |
| spellingShingle | Jianchang Zheng Zhengshuai Zhang Xiaohan Li Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 Earthquake and Its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 Foreshock Sequence Entropy earthquake clusters foreshock aftershocks earthquake sequence statistical seismology |
| title | Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 Earthquake and Its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 Foreshock Sequence |
| title_full | Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 Earthquake and Its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 Foreshock Sequence |
| title_fullStr | Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 Earthquake and Its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 Foreshock Sequence |
| title_full_unstemmed | Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 Earthquake and Its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 Foreshock Sequence |
| title_short | Relationship Between the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>7.1 Earthquake and Its <i>M</i><sub>W</sub>6.4 Foreshock Sequence |
| title_sort | relationship between the 2019 ridgecrest california i m i sub w sub 7 1 earthquake and its i m i sub w sub 6 4 foreshock sequence |
| topic | earthquake clusters foreshock aftershocks earthquake sequence statistical seismology |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/27/1/16 |
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