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https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2023-978
https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2023-978
22 Jun 2023
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Surface Rupture Kinematics of the 2020 Mw6.6 Masbate (Philippines) Earthquake determined from Optical and Radar Data

Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, Sotirios Valkaniotis, and Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay

Abstract. Optical correlation, interferometry, and field investigation of laterally offset features were undertaken to analyze the kinematics of the 2020 Mw6.6 Masbate earthquake. Coseismic displacement fields from optical correlation show a maximum displacement of 0.61 m corresponding to Mw6.64 geodetic moment magnitude and a lone asperity in Cataingan. Post-seismic deformation from interferometry highlights a maximum 0.14 m sinistral displacement equivalent to a Mw6.15 post-seismic moment magnitude, with coincident afterslip and coseismic slip distributions. The measured slip decreased towards the north, suggesting the presence of a slip barrier where stress can accumulate. Slip measurements and rupture length estimates characterize the Masbate segment as capable of producing unusually long ruptures with significant offsets despite the presence of creep. Post-seismic interferograms resolved the rupture far better than optical correlation, which was degraded due to high amplitude noise from sensor and environmental sources. Nevertheless, the resultant surface rupture morphology, as observed in optical correlation outputs and interferograms, demonstrated the presence of two transtensional basins in the north and south of the province, interlinked by a stepover of the respective Riedel shear zones. This review of the 2020 Mw6.6 Masbate earthquake reveals new insights into the seismic hazard and seismotectonic setting of Masbate province in Central Philippines.

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03 Apr 2024
Surface rupture kinematics of the 2020 Mw 6.6 Masbate (Philippines) earthquake determined from optical and radar data
Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, Sotiris Valkaniotis, and Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 24, 1135–1161, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-24-1135-2024,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-24-1135-2024, 2024
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Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, Sotirios Valkaniotis, and Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay

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Comment types: AC – author | RC – referee | CC – community | EC – editor | CEC – chief editor | : Report abuse
  • RC1: 'Comment on egusphere-2023-978', Gordon Woo, 02 Jul 2023
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC1', Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, 14 Jul 2023
  • RC2: 'Comment on egusphere-2023-978', Anonymous Referee #2, 21 Aug 2023
    • AC3: 'Reply on RC2', Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, 29 Sep 2023
  • RC3: 'Comment on egusphere-2023-978', Austin Elliott, 29 Aug 2023
    • AC2: 'Reply on RC3', Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, 29 Sep 2023

Interactive discussion

Status: closed

Comment types: AC – author | RC – referee | CC – community | EC – editor | CEC – chief editor | : Report abuse
  • RC1: 'Comment on egusphere-2023-978', Gordon Woo, 02 Jul 2023
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC1', Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, 14 Jul 2023
  • RC2: 'Comment on egusphere-2023-978', Anonymous Referee #2, 21 Aug 2023
    • AC3: 'Reply on RC2', Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, 29 Sep 2023
  • RC3: 'Comment on egusphere-2023-978', Austin Elliott, 29 Aug 2023
    • AC2: 'Reply on RC3', Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, 29 Sep 2023

Peer review completion

AR: Author's response | RR: Referee report | ED: Editor decision | EF: Editorial file upload
ED: Reconsider after major revisions (further review by editor and referees) (04 Oct 2023) by Veronica Pazzi
AR by Khelly Shan Sta. Rita on behalf of the Authors (01 Nov 2023)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (18 Nov 2023) by Veronica Pazzi
RR by Anonymous Referee #1 (12 Dec 2023)
RR by Anonymous Referee #2 (19 Dec 2023)
ED: Reconsider after major revisions (further review by editor and referees) (28 Dec 2023) by Veronica Pazzi
AR by Khelly Shan Sta. Rita on behalf of the Authors (08 Jan 2024)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (17 Jan 2024) by Veronica Pazzi
RR by Anonymous Referee #1 (18 Jan 2024)
RR by Anonymous Referee #4 (19 Feb 2024)
RR by Brianna Corsa (21 Feb 2024)
ED: Publish as is (26 Feb 2024) by Veronica Pazzi
AR by Khelly Shan Sta. Rita on behalf of the Authors (26 Feb 2024)  Manuscript 

Journal article(s) based on this preprint

03 Apr 2024
Surface rupture kinematics of the 2020 Mw 6.6 Masbate (Philippines) earthquake determined from optical and radar data
Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, Sotiris Valkaniotis, and Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 24, 1135–1161, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-24-1135-2024,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-24-1135-2024, 2024
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Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, Sotirios Valkaniotis, and Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay
Khelly Shan Sta. Rita, Sotirios Valkaniotis, and Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay

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Short summary
The ground movement and rupture produced by the 2020 Masbate earthquake in the Philippines was studied using satellite data. We highlighted the importance of the complementary use of optical and radar datasets. The slip measurements and field observations were used to improve our understanding of the seismotectonics of the region, which is critical for seismic hazard studies.