Abstract

Based on the application of combination of statistical models and physical tectonic methods, we have tested the earthquake prediction for Việt Nam and adjacent areas in two different cases. The obtained results show that predicted earthquakes in both cases were mainly distributed in northwestern Việt Nam and were situated along some major fault zones such as the Lai Châu - Điện Biên, Mường Tè, Nậm Khum, Sông Đà - Sơn La and Sông Mã Faults or near the intersection of these fault zones. Based on these results the synthetic earthquake prediction maps were generated by combination of methods for the study area and a number of high seismic risk areas (Mmax ≥ 6.0) were delineated in the North, Central and South Việt Nam.