Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis and Calculating Return Period inKerman, Iran

The deterministic seismic hazard assessment (DSHA) study was carried out for the provincial capital of Kerman, Iran. DSHA of Kerman was carried out considering the identification, characterization of earthquake sources, consideration of suitable tectonic model, source-to-site distance determination, selection of the controlling earthquake, and evaluation of ground motion hazard parameters such as PGA. It was concluded from the results that maximum magnitude potential for different cities results a maximum value for Andoohjerd while Kerman has revealed the seismic hazard on the basis of deterministic approach as having a g value of 0.3 g. Also in this study, by preparing a comprehensive catalogue, we calculated return period of earthquakes for 1, 50, 475 and 2475 years

Keywords:

DSHA , Kerman , controlling earthquake , PGA , return period