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The European Database of Seismogenic Faults
The European Database of Seismogenic Faults catalogs faults considered capable of generating earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or higher.
About The European Database of Seismogenic Faults
The European Database of Seismogenic Faults (EDSF) is an online database compiled in the framework of the EU Project SHARE, Work Package 3, Task 3.2. It includes only faults deemed capable of generating earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or higher and aims to ensure a homogeneous input for ground-shaking hazard assessment in the Euro-Mediterranean area. The database and website are hosted and maintained by INGV. The site provides Database and Downloads sections and states that content is licensed under CC BY 4.0 except where otherwise noted. Pricing information is not stated.
Key features
- Catalogues faults deemed capable of generating earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or higher.
- Aims to provide homogeneous input for ground-shaking hazard assessment in the Euro-Mediterranean area.
- Hosted and maintained by INGV.
- Includes a Database section with a full list of participating institutions and scientists.
- Content is licensed under CC BY 4.0 except where otherwise noted.
- Provides a Downloads section and a citation with a DOI.
Best for: Researchers and institutions working on ground-shaking hazard assessment in the Euro-Mediterranean area who need a homogeneous seismogenic fault dataset.
Good for
- Includes only faults deemed capable of generating earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or higher.
- Aims to ensure homogeneous input for ground-shaking hazard assessment in the Euro-Mediterranean area.
- Hosted and maintained by INGV; content licensed CC BY 4.0 unless otherwise noted.
Watch out for
- Covers only the Euro-Mediterranean area.
- Includes only faults capable of generating earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or higher.
- Pricing information is not stated.
The European Database of Seismogenic Faults at a glance
- Website
- edsf13.ingv.it
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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The European Database of Seismogenic Faults FAQ
What magnitude threshold does EDSF use?
EDSF includes only faults that are deemed capable of generating earthquakes of magnitude equal to or larger than 5.5.
What is the EDSF intended for?
It aims at ensuring a homogeneous input for use in ground-shaking hazard assessment in the Euro-Mediterranean area.
How is EDSF content licensed?
Except where otherwise noted, content is licensed under CC BY 4.0; additional permissions can be requested by contacting the site.
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