Anomalous intensities due to the Korakonui earthquake, 5 December, 1976

Authors

  • G. A. Eiby Seismological Observatory, Wellington, New Zealand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.10.4.167-169

Abstract

The intensities produced by the Korakonui earthquake were unusually great for a shock of magnitude 5.0. This appears to be a consequence
of an exceptionally shallow focus, but cannot be explained by geometrical factors alone. A lesser effect is related to foundation charactertistics. If the unexpectedly high intensities observed are typical of shocks in this part of New Zealand, re-assessment of existing anti-seismic precautions is advisable.

References

Smith, W. D., 1976: "Statistical Estimates of the Likelihood of Earthquake Shaking Throughout New Zealand.” Bull. N. Z. National Society for Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 9: 213-221. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.9.4.213-221

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Published

31-12-1977

How to Cite

Eiby, G. A. (1977). Anomalous intensities due to the Korakonui earthquake, 5 December, 1976. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering, 10(4), 167–169. https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.10.4.167-169

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Vol. 10 No. 4 (1977)

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