Use this seismology calculation to reproduce a stated convention, screen observations, or compare scenarios whose units, coordinate conventions, catalog selection, and model assumptions are known.

N

Required integer. Observed event count.

The cited overview of Seismology supplies background for the terminology and domain context used by this tool.^[1]

Gehrels (1986) algebraic approximations to the 84.13% one-sided Poisson limits (the conventional asymmetric one-sigma error bars), including the tabulated 1.841 upper limit for zero counts. Inputs are interpreted exactly in the displayed units and the calculation returns the following fields without presentation rounding.

λ_lo

Returned number. One-sigma lower limit.

λ_hi

Returned number. One-sigma upper limit.

Rule

Returned string. Which Gehrels rule was applied.

• Earth structure, source geometry, path effects, site response, instrument response, catalog completeness, uncertainty, and the fitted range can dominate the accuracy of simplified seismic calculations.
• N must be at least 0.
• Use finite inputs in the displayed units, preserve source measurements and assumptions, and independently verify consequential decisions.

For analysis or hazard decisions, retain uncertainty and provenance and compare the result with waveform processing, calibrated regional models, and guidance from qualified seismologists or the responsible agency.

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