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SurfQuake has been designed to streamline the workflow of estimating seismic source parameters. Comprehensive set of toolboxes automates the determination of arrival times, event locations, event magnitudes , attenuation, and moment tensor inversion. The software is programmed in Python 3 and offers the users the possibility of three programming levels for flexibility and customization.

  • The Core Library allows users to integrate the core of surfQuake into their preexisting scripts, giving advanced users full control.

  • The Command Line Interface gives users access to an upper layer that simplifies the use of the core, enabling task execution through simple commands.

  • The Graphical User Interface (GUI): Wraps the SurfQuake core in a user-friendly interface, making it accessible to users who prefer visual interaction. The GUI is connected to a SQLite database to store all results, ensuring easy retrieval and management of data.

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Combine the flexibility of command-line tools, Python scripts, and Bash to supercharge your seismic trace processing and workflow:

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How to follow surfQuake Tutorial

The first step is to select which programming level is the most convenient for you. SurfQuake is divided into five Toolboxes: Picking, Association, Locate, Source, and Moment Tensor Inversion (MTI). Each toolbox link below contains a description of the software according to your programming level and an example.

Let's start with Project and then continue with the next toolboxes.

Case of Study and Supporting Materials

First: Case of study, contains a full example of using surfQuake with core Library Python scripts, Core Library bash script and expected results. Of course you can try to run the example using the GUI.

Second: Earth Velocity models examples. Event Location format and MTI format.

Cite surfQuake:

Cabieces, R., Junqueira, T. C., Harris, K., Relinque, J., Satriano, C. & Vackář, J: SurfQuake: A new Python toolbox for the workflow process of seismic sources, Seismological Research Letters, may 2025.