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‘Slow-Motion’ Earthquakes Captured in Real Time : ScienceAlert

Last updated: July 8, 2025 1:30 am
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Studying Slow-motion Earthquakes to Predict Future Seismic Events

Slow-motion earthquakes, also known as slow slip earthquakes, involve the gradual release of pent-up geological energy over days or weeks, unlike traditional earthquakes that happen in minutes. These events, while not immediately dangerous, can provide valuable insights for scientists in predicting more severe earthquakes or tsunamis.

Recently, researchers from the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) successfully monitored two slow slip events (SSEs) in real-time – one in 2015 and another in 2020. Using specialized borehole sensors deployed near the Nankai Trough subduction zone off the coast of Japan, where the Philippine Sea plate subducts under the Eurasian plate, the team observed the activity of these slow quakes, likening it to a tectonic shock absorber.

Hydrogeophysicist Josh Edgington from UTIG described the movement as a ripple traveling across the plate interface. The measurements confirmed that slow-motion earthquakes play a significant role in releasing or accumulating stress along fault lines.

Earthquake measurement
Deep boreholes were used to monitor subtle pressure changes. (Edgington et al., Science, 2025)

These findings are crucial for understanding when and where future earthquakes might occur, particularly in regions like the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is prone to major seismic events. The ability to detect and analyze SSEs offers valuable insights into fault behavior and potential earthquake risks.

Geophysicist Demian Saffer emphasized the importance of monitoring areas like the Cascadia subduction zone off the western coast of North America, known for generating powerful earthquakes and tsunamis. The research highlighted the necessity of high-precision monitoring to assess strain accumulation and release along fault lines.

Borehole sensors
Sensors being lowered into a borehole. (Dick Peterse/ScienceMedia.nl)

By studying slow earthquakes and their relation to geologic fluid pressures, researchers can enhance earthquake and tsunami prediction models, potentially saving lives in high-risk regions. The ability to detect subtle ground movements and pressure changes is a testament to advancements in sensor technology.

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While predicting earthquakes remains a complex task, ongoing research and technological advancements are improving our understanding of seismic events. Integrating data from slow earthquake activity into predictive models can significantly enhance our ability to forecast and mitigate earthquake risks.

The researchers underscored the importance of studying strain accumulation and release along subduction megathrusts to better assess seismic hazards and tsunamigenesis. Their findings have been published in the journal Science.

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