Predictive performance of current ground motion models for recorded strong motions in 2020 Samos Earthquake

Abstract The 2020 M7.0 Samos earthquake had occurred on the north of Samos Island; however, structural damage was observed in Izmir-Bayrakli, which is located approximately 65 km away from the epicenter. Strong ground motions recorded in Izmir Bay showed unique site amplifications, mostly due to the interaction between the basin and deep alluvial deposit response. The objective of this study is to evaluate the predictive performance of current ground motion models (GMMs) for estimating the recorded strong motions, especially the recordings over or near the Bayrakli-Bornova basin. 66 strong motion stations from Turkey with rupture distance (RRUP)