Crustal Structures Beneath Seismogenetic Zones and Lateral Velocity Contrasts Across Deep Faults of Albania

One-dimensional (1D) velocity models are computed at VELEST software of system SEISAN, inverting re- depths. The interpretation of the obtained 1D velocity models allows us to infer picked P-wave and S-wave arrival time recorded in period of time 2002-2006 by the Albanian, Montenegro, Thessalonica and Macedonia seismic networks. We defined reference velocity models for the Albania for better constrain the hypocentral determination, in particular the hypocentral interesting features on the deep structure of the Albania. Smooth velocity gradients with depth and low P- wave velocities are observed beneath the Albania Orogen. . The interpretation of the obtained 1D velocity models and lateral velocity differences across deep faults of Albania allows us to infer interesting features on the deep structure of the Albania. These results represent a first step towards more detailed Seismotectonic analyses.