Earthquake Spectra

Aims & Scope

Earthquake Spectra, the professional peer-reviewed journal of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), serves as the publication of record for the development of earthquake engineering practice, earthquake codes and regulations, earthquake public policy, and earthquake investigation reports.

The journal is published quarterly in both printed and online editions in February, May, August, and November, with additional special edition issues.

EERI established Earthquake Spectra with the purpose of improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation, preparedness, and recovery — serving the informational needs of the diverse professionals engaged in earthquake risk reduction: civil, geotechnical, mechanical, and structural engineers; geologists, seismologists, and other earth scientists; architects and city planners; public officials; social scientists; and researchers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.7

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.250

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	119

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3299

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1386

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Framework to Quantitatively Assess and Enhance the Seismic Resilience of Communities

  Citation: 3955

  Authors: Michel, Stephanie E., Ronald T., George C., Thomas D., Andrei M., Masanobu, Kathleen, William A., Detlof

• NGA-West2 Equations for Predicting PGA, PGV, and 5% Damped PSA for Shallow Crustal Earthquakes

  Citation: 1311

  Authors: David M., Jonathan P., Emel, Gail M.

• NGA-West2 Database

  Citation: 1252

  Authors: Timothy D., Robert B., Jonathan P., Emel, Walter J., Brian S.-J., Katie E., Robert W., Albert R., David M., Tadahiro, Jennifer L.

• Efficient Analytical Fragility Function Fitting Using Dynamic Structural Analysis

  Citation: 1225

  Authors: Jack W.

• Ground-Motion Prediction Equations for the Average Horizontal Component of PGA, PGV, and 5%-Damped PSA at Spectral Periods between 0.01 <i>s</i> and 10.0 <i>s</i>

  Citation: 1191

  Authors: David M., Gail M.

• NGA-West2 Ground Motion Model for the Average Horizontal Components of PGA, PGV, and 5% Damped Linear Acceleration Response Spectra

  Citation: 1083

  Authors: Kenneth W., Yousef

• Summary of the ASK14 Ground Motion Relation for Active Crustal Regions

  Citation: 1010

  Authors: Norman A., Walter J., Ronnie

• Update of the Chiou and Youngs NGA Model for the Average Horizontal Component of Peak Ground Motion and Response Spectra

  Citation: 982

  Authors: Brian S.-J., Robert R.

• A Nonlinear Analysis Method for Performance-Based Seismic Design

  Citation: 932

  Authors: Peter

• Structure-Specific Scalar Intensity Measures for Near-Source and Ordinary Earthquake Ground Motions

  Citation: 848

  Authors: Nicolas, C. Allin

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