Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: b5cf0ef7-e63c-4da7-a02e-46e8ffeeb10e
Document Type: srp
Title: Correlation of Earthquake Activity with Seismic Sources.  To meet the
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1331/ML13316C066.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.5.2.3
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tration of earthquake hypocenters can be reasonably correlated with geologic structures, the rationale for the association should be developed considering the characteristics of the geologic structure (including geologic and geophysical data, seismicity, and the tectonic history) and the regional tectonic model. The discussion should include identification of the methods used to locate the earthquake hypocenters, an estimation of their accuracy, and a detailed account that compares and contrasts the geologic structure involved in the earthquake activity with other areas within the seismogenic source. Particular attention should be given to determining the recency and level of activity of faults with which instrumentally located earthquake hypocenters may be associated. Acceptance of the proposed seismic sources (those identified by the investigations) is based on the staff's independent review of the geologic and seismic information presented by the applicant and available in the scientific literature. 4.