Fault rupture model of the 2008 Dangxiong (Tibet, China) Mw 6.3 earthquake from Envisat and ALOS data

► The 2008 Dangxiong Mw 6.3 earthquake strikes almost SN with a rake angle of -111.7°. ► Shallow slip takes place at some fault patches near the earth's surface. ► Postseismic afterslip occurs below the coseismic rupture area after earthquake.