This research paper by Open Terra Labs provides a comprehensive 10-year analysis of global seismicity from 2016 to 2026 using USGS ComCat data. The study examines earthquake patterns across eight geographic regions, quantifying frequency-magnitude scaling through the Gutenberg-Richter law and analyzing temporal clustering within major seismic sequences. Key findings highlight Asia's role as the primary driver of global seismic activity—peaking at nearly 975 events in 2025—and identify a global b-value of 1.15, suggesting a higher proportion of small-to-moderate events than historical norms. By documenting characteristic multi-year activity rhythms and inter-event waiting times, the paper establishes an empirical baseline for contemporary seismic hazard modeling and regional monitoring priorities. (pp. 2, 20)
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