Study of seismic activity in Nineveh Governorate

Abstract

The study area is considered one of the most important areas that are exposed to continuous earthquakes, which are recorded from seismic stations located in Nineveh Governorate, which number (17) seismic monitoring stations approximately, in addition to collecting seismic data from stations located in neighboring governorates. During the period between (1984-2024), about (121) earthquakes were recorded, most of which fall (weak and medium), and the study area contains several deep faults represented by deep transverse faults that cut this range, such as (Fault of Baaj - Mosul - Rawanduz, Falaq Hamrin - Makhoul, Falaq Kirkuk, Falaq Hatra - and Bakhma). The focus during the research was on the analysis of seismic data recorded in the study area and the presentation of the seismic Mosul, and the study proved that all the recorded data are located at depths close to the surface, meaning that they are located within the depth ranging between (0-30) km, which makes them have a tangible impact and can leave negative effects, especially in areas near the epicenter of the earthquake.