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Depth min and max

The depth range that includes the location of the causative (i.e. seismogenic) fault of an earthquake – either a particular one or an expected/forecasted one – within the crust (or below depending on cases).

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Synonyms - min depth max depth
Dip

Inclination of the fault plane from the Earth's surface (measured in degrees)

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Duration

Duration is defined as the time interval of the accelerometric signal in which the seismic motion is significant.

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