ULF geomagnetic anomalies of possible seismogenic origin observed at Teoloyucan station, Mexico, in 1999-2001: Intermediate and short-time analysis

Abstract

The analysis of ULF geomagnetic field measured at Teoloyucan station (Central Mexico, 11'35.735" W, 19 4445.100" N, 2280 m height) is presented in an intermediate (+/- 15 days) and short time scale (the day of the EQ occurrence) in relation to 7 major earthquakes occurred in Mexico in 1999-2001. Local changes in the fractal dynamics of the magnetic field are found to be important: a pronounced fall of the fractal index is frequently observed prior to the main shock. The study of the ULF resonant structure recently discovered in the frequencies f(R1) = 10.2-11.1 mHz and f(R2) = 13.6-14.5 mHz reveals changes in their character probably related to the processes of the earthquakes preparation. The success of the observation of the mentioned anomalies (specially the fractal index decrease) strongly depends on how close is the station from the epicenter, and what is the magnitude of the earthquake. (c) 2006 Published by Elsevier B.V.