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In recent years scientists have recognized that Intraplate Regions (IR) (or stable continental regions (SCRs) or Shield Regions) are more vulnerable to earthquakes than was once thought. Large earthquakes have struck SCRs at a number of locations, including the New Madrid and Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zones, United States; Tennant Creek, Australia; the North China Plain and Ordos Plateau, China; Ungava and the Charlevoix Seismic Zone, Canada; Kachchh, Koyna, Latur, and Jabalpur, India. In some countries, such as India, the hazard associated with SCR earthquakes has led to increased risk due to higher population density and the proliferation of structures not built to withstand earthquake damage.

The need to understand hazard associated with SCR earthquakes has provided the impetus for focused research that in turn has led to improved understanding of hazard and intraplate earthquake processes.

The stresses and strains generated and accumulated in Himalaya due to continent –continent collision influence southward in Intraplate region of India. Hence, the new science knowledge coming out from Himalayan studies will be useful in mitigating risk of hazards like earthquakes and landslides.  In last 2-3 decades multi-parametric investigations have been carried out like precise location of earthquake sources and their nature and GPS observations and some some Himalayan earthquakes like the Mw 7.8 Gorkha, Nepal earthquake have been studied in great details as large sets of multiparametric data were generated through international collaboration. The new earthquake science which has come out needs to be shared.

The goals of this conference are (i) sharing the knowledge of earthquake science including the earthquake processes and hazards in stable continental regions across the globe 25 years after Bhuj earthquake (ii) sharing the new knowledge in Himalayan seismology (iii) training the next generation of earthquake scientists, and (iv) fostering new collaborations to advance research.​

The event is a great opportunity for students, researchers, and professionals to engage with leading experts in the field of earthquake research and development. Join us to discover new insights, share your work, and be part of a global conversation on seismic studies and advancements.