Generation of Fault Rupture Scenarios and Estimation of Ground Motion Probability Distribution Using Pseudo-Dynamic Rupture Model and SPECFEM3D
In this study, we present a probabilistic simulation framework that combines a Pseudo-Dynamic Rupture Model with SPECFEM3D to estimate ground motions in areas with limited seismic observations. We generate multiple rupture scenarios that reflect the statistical characteristics of fault parameters, and we integrate these scenarios with a 3D velocity structure model for numerical wave propagation simulations. The numerical mesh is refined to accurately simulate ground motions in the frequency range of 0.1-3 Hz. Despite the limited resolution of currently available 3D velocity models, our numerical simulation results capture key features of ground motion, including the effects of fault rupture complexity, to some extent. We apply this method to the 2016 Gyeongju earthquake (Mw 5.4) and compute the probability density function of Peak Ground Velocity (PGV) at selected sites, allowing us to quantitatively assess the uncertainties associated with fault rupture.