Earthquke Focal Mechanisms and Moment Tensors

Fault Parameters
Strike
Dip
Rake
Moment Tensor
Mrr
Mtt
Mpp
Mrt
Mrp
Mtp
Details

Documentation

Reference Axis

The X axis is red. The Y axis is green. The Z axis is blue.

Radiation Pattern

Red colors are inward and Blue colors are outward. The distance away from the origin indicates the magnitude of the first motion

Fault Planes

Fault planes are shown as planes with their associated Normals, slip vectors (rake), and strikes.

Caveat/Warning Fault planes from Moment Tensor input are for the closest Double Couple.

Stress Patterns

P and T axes, i.e. sigma_1 and sigma_3, are also shown as arrows pointing in or out, along with the assocaited slip on the plane.

Configuration

All of the components shown are configurable and can be hidden using the Settings menu in the top right corner.