STRESS-STRAINED STATE OF THE EARTH'S CRUST OF AZERBAIJAN FOR 2004-2016 YY.

Abstract

The article analyzes the connection between strong and catastrophic earthquakes (M5.5) with an activity of Alpine-Himalayan belt on the territory of Azerbaijan. According to the data from 35 digital seismic stations were studied seismic regime, earthquake focal mechanisms, and the spatial and temporal distribution of earthquake sources. The sequence of seismic processes indicated a definite connection. Analysis of all earthquakes showed that nearly 80% of the extension axes shocks and 40% compression axes shocks deflection in PL do not exceed 20°. Orientation of extension axes generally dominates in the SW-NW direction, but the orientation of compression axes is detected in the NE-SW direction (67%) and in the NW-SE direction (33%).