Statistical Assessment of Seismicity Pattern in Muğla and Rhodes Region, Turkey: Current Seismic Quiescence

An assessment of current seismic quiescence for Muğla and Rhodes region of Turkey using ZMAP software are studied. For this purpose, a quantitative study of the spatial distribution of the seismicity rate in the beginning of 2011 has been performed using standard deviate Z-value. Two regions with an apparently significant seismic quiescence are observed in the beginning of 2011. These areas are found centered at 37.32ºN-27.812ºE (around Milas and Yatağan) and 36.84ºN-28.712ºE (between Dalaman and Köyceğiz). These areas of seismic quiescence are recently observed and nearly started in the beginning of 2005. For this reason, special attention should be given to these regions where the seismic quiescence is observed. If such features could be recognized as a constant and reliable character of the seismicity, they could eventually contribute to the forecast of impending main shocks in future circumstances.