Objectives

Detect, identify and locate earthquakes and monitor seismic activities.

Give quick response to queries pertaining to earthquakes and seismology.

Exchange information pertaining to seismology with international agencies.

Provide assistance in Seismological studies and research in related fields.

Keep record of seismic activities and earthquakes.

Evaluate the Seismicity of different regions of country.

Produce seismic reports and publish national seismic data.

Provide assistance in Seismological studies and research in related fields.

Minimize damages due to earthquakes and associated Tsunamis disasters.

Provide reliable advisory service to the builders, engineers and planners

Increase the Safety of marine & inland transportation activities.

Promote the disaster preparedness and mitigation response system through education, workshops, symposia and discussions on Radio & T.V.

National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad