A method of processing multi-component seismic data is provided that comprises determining, in the time-offset domain, a first partition rate for a first event from the multi-component seismic data. Information about near-receiver properties of the earth may be obtained from the first partition rate. The method may further comprise determining, in the time-offset domain, at least a second partition rate for the first event from the multi-component seismic data and/or at least a third partition rate for a second event. Further information about near-receiver properties of the earth can be obtained from the second and/or third partition rate.