Geodetic and seismological investigation of crustal deformation near Izmir (Western Anatolia).

Highlights: [•] We studied the faults around Izmir of Aegean region by geodetic and seismic data. [•] To increase spatial resolution of velocity field, 3-years GPS data and published velocities combined. [•] The strain field derived from GPS observations is consistent with b-value data. [•] The areas with low b-values have the capacity of stress accumulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]