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Elsinore fault seismicity: The September 13, 1973, Agua Caliente Springs, California, earthquake series

STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, 575 MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94105
SEISMOLOGICAL LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91125
HARDING-LAWSON ASSOCIATES, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92182

Abstract

A relatively small M_L = 4.8 earthquake and its aftershock series on the southern portion of the Elsinore Fault Zone in eastern San Diego County, California, provided a rare opportunity to study an area that has been subjected to variable tectonic interpretations in the past. Within 12 to 26 hours after the main shock, a network of four portable seismograph stations was established around the main event near Agua Caliente Springs to supplement the stations of the Southern California Seismographic Network. Four days after the main shock, seven additional portable seismograph stations were installed. In addition to the main event, 45 subsequent events were studied, ranging in magnitude from about 1.0 to 3.7. Of these, 36 could be termed aftershocks by their close proximity to the main event, whose proper location was determined by analysis of the aftershock series. Of the two branches of the Elsinore Fault in this region, the south branch is associated with the earthquake series. Focal mechanisms are consistent with right-lateral strike-slip along the south branch, with northeast dip at latitude 32°51'N. These conclusions are supported by hypocentral locations. Thrust activity on the two fault branches may be developing a horst between them, accounting for elevation and tilt changes observed near Agua Caliente.

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