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Estimation Method of Maximum Magnitude and Return Period of Fault Zones Based on Seismic Moment Conservation
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Xuan CHEN1, Jing LIU1, Wenqian YAO1, *, Jing XU2, Shilong WANG1, Jinglei YANG1
Journal of Geodesy and Geodynamics | 2026, 46(1) : 94 - 105, 114
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Journal of Geodesy and Geodynamics | 2026, 46(1): 94-105, 114
Estimation Method of Maximum Magnitude and Return Period of Fault Zones Based on Seismic Moment Conservation
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Xuan CHEN1, Jing LIU1, Wenqian YAO1, *, Jing XU2, Shilong WANG1, Jinglei YANG1
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  • 1 School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
  • 2 The Second Monitoring and Application Center, CEA, Xi'an 710054, China
Published: 2026-01-15 doi: 10.14075/j.jgg.2024.12.569
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This paper reviews and summarizes traditional estimation methods, highlighting their reliance solelyon observed seismic activity data. If the return period of the maximum earthquake exceeds the data coverage period or seismic activity rates fluctuate over longer timescales, these methods become ineffective. Furthermore, in the absence of physical constraints, traditional approaches may predict unbounded growth in the maximum event magnitude as the temporal scope expands.To address these limitations, this study introduces a new model based on seismic moment conservation. This model integrates instrumental records, fault slip rates, fault geometry, and seismic activity patterns, assuming that seismicity follows the Gutenberg-Richter(G-R) law. By simulating missing large earthquakes and their aftershocks, it constructs a long-term seismic catalog and imposes physical constraints on the maximum magnitude using the seismic moment accumulation rate, effectively mitigating the reliance of traditional methods on observational periods.The model is applied to predict the Mmax and return period of the Aerjin fault zone, the Kunlun fault zone, and the Longmenshan fault zone. The results show high consistency with historical earthquake records, paleoearthquake data, and observed slip rates, validating the model's efficacy. This research offers a new perspective on maximum magnitude estimation and provides a valuable tool for seismic hazard assessment in regions with incomplete historical records.

maximum magnitude(Mmax)  /  return period  /  G-R law  /  seismic moment conservation  /  seismic risk assessment
陈璇, 刘静, 姚文倩, 徐晶, 王世龙, 杨婧蕾. 基于地震矩守恒的断裂带最大震级及复发周期估算方法. 大地测量与地球动力学, 2026 , 46 (1) : 94 -105, 114 . DOI: 10.14075/j.jgg.2024.12.569
Xuan CHEN, Jing LIU, Wenqian YAO, Jing XU, Shilong WANG, Jinglei YANG. Estimation Method of Maximum Magnitude and Return Period of Fault Zones Based on Seismic Moment Conservation[J]. Journal of Geodesy and Geodynamics, 2026 , 46 (1) : 94 -105, 114 . DOI: 10.14075/j.jgg.2024.12.569
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doi: 10.14075/j.jgg.2024.12.569
  • Receive Date:2024-12-18
  • Online Date:2026-10-29
  • Published:2026-01-15
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    1 School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
    2 The Second Monitoring and Application Center, CEA, Xi'an 710054, China
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