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Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data

Cilt: 7 18 Eylül 2026
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Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data

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Rare events are events that, although occurring infrequently, can have significant consequences and are often difficult to monitor using traditional statistical process control tools. Especially in processes with low event counts, frequent zero observations, and irregular event intervals, traditional control charts may have limited sensitivity. This study examines the geometric distribution-based g control chart for monitoring rare events and evaluates its applicability to earthquake data. In the application, earthquake data covering the 1995–2025 period for the provinces of Amasya, Çorum, and Tokat in the TR83 Level 2 Region were used, and earthquakes with magnitude Mx ≥ 4.0 were considered rare events. At the provincial level, g control charts were constructed using the observation intervals between events, and unusual changes in seismic activity were analysed. The findings showed that narrower control limits generated more frequent signals, whereas wider control limits produced fewer signals and a lower nominal in-control signalling probability. However, because no independent validation criterion was available, these signals were not directly classified as false alarms or as physically meaningful seismic anomalies. Overall, the study demonstrates that the g control chart can serve as a complementary statistical monitoring tool not only in industrial and service processes but also for rare, high-impact natural events such as earthquakes.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Rare Events, g Control Chart, Earthquake Magnitude

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Ergüven, G. S., & Elevli, S. (2026). Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data. OMÜ Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Teknolojisi Dergisi, 7, 90-104. https://izlik.org/JA67BM72GF
AMA
1.Ergüven GS, Elevli S. Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data. OMUJEST. 2026;7:90-104. https://izlik.org/JA67BM72GF
Chicago
Ergüven, Gülsüm Sıla, ve Sermin Elevli. 2026. “Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data”. OMÜ Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Teknolojisi Dergisi 7 (Eylül): 90-104. https://izlik.org/JA67BM72GF.
EndNote
Ergüven GS, Elevli S (01 Eylül 2026) Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data. OMÜ Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Teknolojisi Dergisi 7 90–104.
IEEE
[1]G. S. Ergüven ve S. Elevli, “Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data”, OMUJEST, c. 7, ss. 90–104, Eyl. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA67BM72GF
ISNAD
Ergüven, Gülsüm Sıla - Elevli, Sermin. “Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data”. OMÜ Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Teknolojisi Dergisi 7 (01 Eylül 2026): 90-104. https://izlik.org/JA67BM72GF.
JAMA
1.Ergüven GS, Elevli S. Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data. OMUJEST. 2026;7:90–104.
MLA
Ergüven, Gülsüm Sıla, ve Sermin Elevli. “Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data”. OMÜ Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Teknolojisi Dergisi, c. 7, Eylül 2026, ss. 90-104, https://izlik.org/JA67BM72GF.
Vancouver
1.Gülsüm Sıla Ergüven, Sermin Elevli. Usage of the g Control Chart in Monitoring Rare Events: An Analysis of Earthquake Data. OMUJEST [Internet]. 01 Eylül 2026;7:90-104. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA67BM72GF