A model for the shallow and intermediate depth seismic sources in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Seismic zones are defined as active fractured belts of the lithosphere determined principally by seismic data. On the basis of historical and instrumental data (1900-1999) from the major known earthquakes of shallow and intermediate focal depth, the main seismic zones in the Eastern Mediterranean area have been determined. Using additional data (e.g. distribution of smaller magnitude earthquakes, seismotectonic information, tsunami data) the seismic zones were divided into smaller ones and a model of seismic sources is proposed. Their seismicity parameters, which are proper for seismic hazard assessment, are given in tables.