Using 116 earthquakes over M_L3.8 in the Inner Mongolia region from 2008 to 2015, the local earthquake magnitude M_L and surface wave magnitude M_S are remeasured. Based on norm linear regression(SR1 and SR2) and norm...Using 116 earthquakes over M_L3.8 in the Inner Mongolia region from 2008 to 2015, the local earthquake magnitude M_L and surface wave magnitude M_S are remeasured. Based on norm linear regression(SR1 and SR2) and norm(OR) orthogonal regression method, we established the conversion relationship between M_L and M_S. The results were tested with Gaussian disturbance. The result shows that the orthogonal regression method(OR) result has the best fitting curve, and the conversion relation is M_S=0.96 M_L-0.10. The difference between our result and Guo Lücan's(M_S=1.13 M_L-1.08) may be caused by regional tectonic characteristics. M_(S Inner Mongolia) value is significantly higher than the M_(S empirical) value, with an average difference of 0.23, the difference distribution of empirical relation and the rectified relation is in the range of 0.2-0.3.展开更多
The calibration function for surface wave magnitude of DK1 seismograph is deduced by using least squares method of error theory based on the records of DK1 seismograph from 1987 to 1993 and the MS magnitude define...The calibration function for surface wave magnitude of DK1 seismograph is deduced by using least squares method of error theory based on the records of DK1 seismograph from 1987 to 1993 and the MS magnitude defined by International Seismological Center (ISC) as basic standard, which takes the form σ DK1 ( Δ )=(1.66±0.034)lg( Δ )+(3.2±0.11) (10° ≤ Δ ≤ 130°, T =8～20 s) From its physical essence, the calibration function for estimating surface wave magnitude by DK1 seismograph can be also deduced by means of the wave propagation theory in layer media, if the dispersion of seismic wave, absorption of media and the effect of the linear filter consisting of earth media and DK1 seismographs on the amplitudes and periods of surface wave are taken into account and it is also assumed that the maximum amplitude is response to Airy?s phase, which takes the form σ DK1 ( Δ )=1.661lg( Δ )+3.3 (10°≤ Δ ≤170°) No correction value is needed when using the calibration function deduced in this paper. Examination on surface wave magnitude of 315 events by 36 prompt earthquake stations and DK1 prompt network shows there exits no systematical error between surface magnitudes of MS (DK1) and MS (ISC) given by ISC and the average error is approximately zero.展开更多
Using the data set of 20±2 sec and(A/T)max of surface waves recorded by Type-763 and Type-SK seismographs from five stations in Beijing and elsewhere,the mean square deviations u and relative mean deviations D of...Using the data set of 20±2 sec and(A/T)max of surface waves recorded by Type-763 and Type-SK seismographs from five stations in Beijing and elsewhere,the mean square deviations u and relative mean deviations D of Ms values determined by five calibration functions(a,a763,a300 aN and from Msz(NEIS)are compared and analyzed.Results show that a and a763 are rather good between 20° and 160°;and a763 are rather good between 10 and 30 for 20 sec; a300 is relatively good between 160 and 179.展开更多
By using orthogonal regression method, a systematic comparison is made between body wave magnitudes determined by Institute of Geophysics of China Earthquake Administration (IGCEA) and National Earthquake Information ...By using orthogonal regression method, a systematic comparison is made between body wave magnitudes determined by Institute of Geophysics of China Earthquake Administration (IGCEA) and National Earthquake Information Center of US Geological Survey (USGS/NEIC) on the basis of observation data from China and US seismograph networks between 1983 and 2004. The result of orthogonal regression shows no systematic error between body wave magnitude mb determined by IGCEA and mb (NEIC). Provided that mb (NEIC) is taken as the benchmark, body wave magnitude determined by IGCEA is greater by 0.2-0.1 than the magnitude determined by NEIC for M=3.5-4.5 earthquakes; for M=5.0-5.5 earthquakes, there is no difference; and for M greater than or equal 6.0 earthquakes, it is smaller by no more than 0.2. This is consistent with the result of comparison by IDC (International Data Center).展开更多
By linear regression and orthogonal regression methods, comparisons are made between different magnitudes （local magnitude ML, surface wave magnitudes Ms and MsT, long-period body wave magnitude mB and short-period b...By linear regression and orthogonal regression methods, comparisons are made between different magnitudes （local magnitude ML, surface wave magnitudes Ms and MsT, long-period body wave magnitude mB and short-period body wave magnitude mb） determined by Institute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Administration, on the basis of observation data collected by China Seismograph Network between 1983 and 2004. Empirical relations between different magnitudes have been obtained. The result shows that： ① As different magnitude scales reflect radiated energy by seismic waves within different periods, earthquake magnitudes can be described more objectively by using different scales for earthquakes of different magnitudes. When the epicentral distance is less than 1000 km, local magnitude ME can be a preferable scale; In case M〈4.5, there is little difference between the magnitude scales; In case 4.5〈M〈6.0, mB〉Ms, i.e., Ms underestimates magnitudes of such events, therefore, mB can be a better choice; In case M〉6.0, Ms〉mB〉mb, both mB and mb underestimate the magnitudes, so Ms is a preferable scale for determining magnitudes of such events （6.0〈M〈8.5）; In case M〉8.5, a saturation phenomenon appears in Ms, which cannot give an accurate reflection of the magnitudes of such large events; ② In China, when the epicentral distance is less than 1 000 km, there is almost no difference between ME and Ms, and thus there is no need to convert between the two magnitudes in practice; ③ Although Ms and Ms7 are both surface wave magnitudes, Ms is in general greater than Ms7 by 0.2～0.3 magnitude, because different instruments and calculation formulae are used; ④ mB is almost equal to mb for earthquakes around mB4.0, but mB is larger than mb for those of mB〉4.5, because the periods of seismic waves used for measuring mB and mb are different though the calculation formulae are the same.展开更多
In this paper,we give a brief introduction to the proposal and development history of the earthquake magnitude concept. Moment magnitude MWis the best physical quantity for measuring earthquakes. Compared with other m...In this paper,we give a brief introduction to the proposal and development history of the earthquake magnitude concept. Moment magnitude MWis the best physical quantity for measuring earthquakes. Compared with other magnitude scales used traditionally,moment magnitude is not saturated for all earthquakes,regardless of big and small earthquakes,deep and shallow earthquakes,far field and near field seismic data,geodetic and geological data,moment magnitude can be measured,and can be connected with wellknown magnitude scales such as surface wave magnitude MS. Moment magnitude is a uniform magnitude scale,which is suitable for statistics with wide magnitude range.Moment magnitude is the preferred magnitude selected by the International Seismological community,and it is preferred by the departments responsible for publishing seismic information to the public. Moment magnitude is a uniform magnitude scale,which is suitable for statistics with wide magnitude range. Moment magnitude is a preferred magnitude for international seismology,it is preferred by the agency responsible for providing information about earthquakes to the public. We provide all formulas used in the calculation of moment magnitude,and the calculation steps in detail. We also analyzed some problems and rules to solve these problems by using different formulas and numerical value calculation steps.展开更多
The New Magnitude National Standard of General Rules for Earthquake Magnitude( GB17740-2017) is the state mandatory standard. It was released on May 12,2017,by the General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspect...The New Magnitude National Standard of General Rules for Earthquake Magnitude( GB17740-2017) is the state mandatory standard. It was released on May 12,2017,by the General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine of the Peoples Republic of China and the Standardization Administration of the Peoples Republic of China. This paper introduces the necessity of revising the national standard of magnitude,and the main contents,technical points and primary features of the new national standard of magnitude,so that it can be applied better in practice.展开更多
Sichuan Province,East Western of China,within the area of east longitude 97°21′-108°31′,north latitude 26°03′-34°19′,which is on the Mediterranean seismic zone;with its complicated geological b...Sichuan Province,East Western of China,within the area of east longitude 97°21′-108°31′,north latitude 26°03′-34°19′,which is on the Mediterranean seismic zone;with its complicated geological background,several strong shocks occurred in this district since ancient times.Earthquake catalogue of this area could date back to B.C.26,however,limited by the conditions—technology or funds,lots of minor earthquake have been lost,which could be展开更多
Based on the earthquake catalog reported by the Chinese digital seismic network in recent years,we select the earthquakes with both surface wave magnitude and local magnitude and fit them into a relationship between t...Based on the earthquake catalog reported by the Chinese digital seismic network in recent years,we select the earthquakes with both surface wave magnitude and local magnitude and fit them into a relationship between the two magnitudes.The systematic difference is found from the formula which has been used for 30 years.Because of a large dynamic range and wide frequency range of the current digital observation system,in addition to a larger number of stations and earthquakes being used compared to before,the relation obtained in this paper seems more reliable.Our calculation shows that there is no significant difference before and after magnitude conversion so we suggest the abandonment of magnitude conversion.The site response of a station consists of amplification at different frequencies.The amplification is equal to about 1 and changes little with frequency at stations located on basement rock,and it is greater than 1 at low frequency ranges and less than 1 at high frequency ranges at stations located on sediment layers.The difference between magnitudes from single station located on sediment layer and the average magnitude from the whole network increases from negative to positive with period.It seems that there is no fixed station correction factor and the station correction method does not work to improve the accuracy and magnitude estimates.展开更多
基金sponsored by Science for the Earthquake Resilience,China Earthquake Administration(XH18012)the Major Science and Technology Projects "Application Demonstration Research of Key Engineering Monitoring System Based on Microseismic Location Technology",Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
文摘Using 116 earthquakes over M_L3.8 in the Inner Mongolia region from 2008 to 2015, the local earthquake magnitude M_L and surface wave magnitude M_S are remeasured. Based on norm linear regression(SR1 and SR2) and norm(OR) orthogonal regression method, we established the conversion relationship between M_L and M_S. The results were tested with Gaussian disturbance. The result shows that the orthogonal regression method(OR) result has the best fitting curve, and the conversion relation is M_S=0.96 M_L-0.10. The difference between our result and Guo Lücan's(M_S=1.13 M_L-1.08) may be caused by regional tectonic characteristics. M_(S Inner Mongolia) value is significantly higher than the M_(S empirical) value, with an average difference of 0.23, the difference distribution of empirical relation and the rectified relation is in the range of 0.2-0.3.
文摘The calibration function for surface wave magnitude of DK1 seismograph is deduced by using least squares method of error theory based on the records of DK1 seismograph from 1987 to 1993 and the MS magnitude defined by International Seismological Center (ISC) as basic standard, which takes the form σ DK1 ( Δ )=(1.66±0.034)lg( Δ )+(3.2±0.11) (10° ≤ Δ ≤ 130°, T =8～20 s) From its physical essence, the calibration function for estimating surface wave magnitude by DK1 seismograph can be also deduced by means of the wave propagation theory in layer media, if the dispersion of seismic wave, absorption of media and the effect of the linear filter consisting of earth media and DK1 seismographs on the amplitudes and periods of surface wave are taken into account and it is also assumed that the maximum amplitude is response to Airy?s phase, which takes the form σ DK1 ( Δ )=1.661lg( Δ )+3.3 (10°≤ Δ ≤170°) No correction value is needed when using the calibration function deduced in this paper. Examination on surface wave magnitude of 315 events by 36 prompt earthquake stations and DK1 prompt network shows there exits no systematical error between surface magnitudes of MS (DK1) and MS (ISC) given by ISC and the average error is approximately zero.
文摘Using the data set of 20±2 sec and(A/T)max of surface waves recorded by Type-763 and Type-SK seismographs from five stations in Beijing and elsewhere,the mean square deviations u and relative mean deviations D of Ms values determined by five calibration functions(a,a763,a300 aN and from Msz(NEIS)are compared and analyzed.Results show that a and a763 are rather good between 20° and 160°;and a763 are rather good between 10 and 30 for 20 sec; a300 is relatively good between 160 and 179.
基金Project ″Seismic Data Share″ from China Ministry of Science and Technology.
文摘By using orthogonal regression method, a systematic comparison is made between body wave magnitudes determined by Institute of Geophysics of China Earthquake Administration (IGCEA) and National Earthquake Information Center of US Geological Survey (USGS/NEIC) on the basis of observation data from China and US seismograph networks between 1983 and 2004. The result of orthogonal regression shows no systematic error between body wave magnitude mb determined by IGCEA and mb (NEIC). Provided that mb (NEIC) is taken as the benchmark, body wave magnitude determined by IGCEA is greater by 0.2-0.1 than the magnitude determined by NEIC for M=3.5-4.5 earthquakes; for M=5.0-5.5 earthquakes, there is no difference; and for M greater than or equal 6.0 earthquakes, it is smaller by no more than 0.2. This is consistent with the result of comparison by IDC (International Data Center).
基金Special Project on Earthquake from Ministry of Science and Technology of China.
文摘By linear regression and orthogonal regression methods, comparisons are made between different magnitudes （local magnitude ML, surface wave magnitudes Ms and MsT, long-period body wave magnitude mB and short-period body wave magnitude mb） determined by Institute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Administration, on the basis of observation data collected by China Seismograph Network between 1983 and 2004. Empirical relations between different magnitudes have been obtained. The result shows that： ① As different magnitude scales reflect radiated energy by seismic waves within different periods, earthquake magnitudes can be described more objectively by using different scales for earthquakes of different magnitudes. When the epicentral distance is less than 1000 km, local magnitude ME can be a preferable scale; In case M〈4.5, there is little difference between the magnitude scales; In case 4.5〈M〈6.0, mB〉Ms, i.e., Ms underestimates magnitudes of such events, therefore, mB can be a better choice; In case M〉6.0, Ms〉mB〉mb, both mB and mb underestimate the magnitudes, so Ms is a preferable scale for determining magnitudes of such events （6.0〈M〈8.5）; In case M〉8.5, a saturation phenomenon appears in Ms, which cannot give an accurate reflection of the magnitudes of such large events; ② In China, when the epicentral distance is less than 1 000 km, there is almost no difference between ME and Ms, and thus there is no need to convert between the two magnitudes in practice; ③ Although Ms and Ms7 are both surface wave magnitudes, Ms is in general greater than Ms7 by 0.2～0.3 magnitude, because different instruments and calculation formulae are used; ④ mB is almost equal to mb for earthquakes around mB4.0, but mB is larger than mb for those of mB〉4.5, because the periods of seismic waves used for measuring mB and mb are different though the calculation formulae are the same.
基金the Monitoring Task of Department of Earthquake Monitoring and Prediction,China Earthquake Administration(2018)Technical Support and Effect Analysis of New Magnitude National Standard Implementation.
文摘In this paper,we give a brief introduction to the proposal and development history of the earthquake magnitude concept. Moment magnitude MWis the best physical quantity for measuring earthquakes. Compared with other magnitude scales used traditionally,moment magnitude is not saturated for all earthquakes,regardless of big and small earthquakes,deep and shallow earthquakes,far field and near field seismic data,geodetic and geological data,moment magnitude can be measured,and can be connected with wellknown magnitude scales such as surface wave magnitude MS. Moment magnitude is a uniform magnitude scale,which is suitable for statistics with wide magnitude range.Moment magnitude is the preferred magnitude selected by the International Seismological community,and it is preferred by the departments responsible for publishing seismic information to the public. Moment magnitude is a uniform magnitude scale,which is suitable for statistics with wide magnitude range. Moment magnitude is a preferred magnitude for international seismology,it is preferred by the agency responsible for providing information about earthquakes to the public. We provide all formulas used in the calculation of moment magnitude,and the calculation steps in detail. We also analyzed some problems and rules to solve these problems by using different formulas and numerical value calculation steps.
基金the Regular Project of China Earthquake Administration(16A43ZX014)
文摘The New Magnitude National Standard of General Rules for Earthquake Magnitude( GB17740-2017) is the state mandatory standard. It was released on May 12,2017,by the General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine of the Peoples Republic of China and the Standardization Administration of the Peoples Republic of China. This paper introduces the necessity of revising the national standard of magnitude,and the main contents,technical points and primary features of the new national standard of magnitude,so that it can be applied better in practice.
文摘Sichuan Province,East Western of China,within the area of east longitude 97°21′-108°31′,north latitude 26°03′-34°19′,which is on the Mediterranean seismic zone;with its complicated geological background,several strong shocks occurred in this district since ancient times.Earthquake catalogue of this area could date back to B.C.26,however,limited by the conditions—technology or funds,lots of minor earthquake have been lost,which could be
基金This project was fund by the International Cooperation Programof the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2005DFA20980)
文摘Based on the earthquake catalog reported by the Chinese digital seismic network in recent years,we select the earthquakes with both surface wave magnitude and local magnitude and fit them into a relationship between the two magnitudes.The systematic difference is found from the formula which has been used for 30 years.Because of a large dynamic range and wide frequency range of the current digital observation system,in addition to a larger number of stations and earthquakes being used compared to before,the relation obtained in this paper seems more reliable.Our calculation shows that there is no significant difference before and after magnitude conversion so we suggest the abandonment of magnitude conversion.The site response of a station consists of amplification at different frequencies.The amplification is equal to about 1 and changes little with frequency at stations located on basement rock,and it is greater than 1 at low frequency ranges and less than 1 at high frequency ranges at stations located on sediment layers.The difference between magnitudes from single station located on sediment layer and the average magnitude from the whole network increases from negative to positive with period.It seems that there is no fixed station correction factor and the station correction method does not work to improve the accuracy and magnitude estimates.
