India’s Revised Seismic Zonation Map 2025: A New Framework for Reducing Earthquake Risk

India’s Revised Seismic Zonation Map 2025: A New Framework for Reducing Earthquake Risk

Introduction India has unveiled an updated seismic zonation map as part of the revised Earthquake Design Code, 2025 (IS 1893) notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This marks the most significant overhaul of India’s seismic hazard assessment in decades. The revised map places 61% of India’s landmass, accommodating nearly 75% of the population, […]

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