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Russian Geology and Geophysics

2008 year, number 9

Historical seismicity on the southern margin of the Siberian craton: new data

Ya.B. Radziminovich, A.A. Shchetnikov
Institute of the Earth's Crust, Siberian Branch of the RAS, 128 ul. Lermontova, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
Keywords: Historical seismicity; earthquake; Siberian craton
Pages: 698-706

Abstract

We discuss historical evidence for seismicity on the southern margin of the Siberian craton collected from old local newspapers. The reported earthquakes vary in magnitude from M = 2.5 to 4.5, and their macroseismic locations agree well with the regional tectonic framework. The new data prove seismic activity in the area and can be used in seismic risk assessment.