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Table 2 Estimated fault parameters

From: Source process of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake (Mj7.3) inferred from kinematic inversion of strong-motion records

 

Entire fault

Total moment (Nm)

4.7 × 1019

Mw

7.1

Max. slip (m)

5.2

Average slip (m)

1.8

Trimmed fault area (km2)

44 × 18 = 792

Initial fault area (km2)

52 × 18 = 936

Combined asperity area (km2)

240

First-time window velocity (km/s)

2.2