The evolution process between the earthquake swarm beneath the Noto Peninsula, central Japan and the 2024 M 7.6 Noto Hanto earthquake sequence.

The article delves into the intricate relationship between an earthquake swarm beneath the Noto Peninsula in Central Japan and the subsequent 2024 M 7.6 Noto Hanto earthquake sequence. It examines the various physical mechanisms at play, including pre-slip, cascade triggering, aseismic slip, and fluid migration, to understand the evolution process leading to the mainshock. By analyzing seismicity patterns, foreshocks, stress distribution, and rupture propagation, the study sheds light on the complexities of earthquake activity in the region. The research underscores the importance of in-depth investigations utilizing diverse data sources to unravel the connection between earthquake swarms and the initiation of major seismic events, making the Noto earthquake sequence a valuable case study for global earthquake research. [Extracted from the article]