Strategic plan for earthquake forecasting in China (2025−2035): A brief summary

地震学报：英文版 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Zhigang Shao, Rui Yan, Wuxing Wang, Qi Liu, Lingyuan Meng, Zhengyang Pan, Z. Wang, Wei Yan, Chong Yue
DOI: 10.1016/j.eqs.2026.01.007
Cited by: 2
References: 4

Abstract

The basic condition of earthquake disasters in China is featured by high frequency, strong intensity, wide distribution, and heavy losses. Earthquake forecasting plays a critical role in reducing seismic risks. To better advance earthquake predicting efforts, the China Earthquake Administration released the Strategic Plan for Earthquake Forecasting in China (2025−2035) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Haicheng earthquake. Here we briefly introduce the main contents of the Strategic Plan , including the main progress, strategic objectives, and development directions of earthquake forecasting in China.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Earthquake Detection and Analysis Media and Communication Studies Regional resilience and development

Publication details

Journal / source
地震学报：英文版
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
39
Issue
2
Pages
214–219
Publication date
26 March 2026
Language
EN