Seismological Research Letters
Established in 1987 (1929-1986, known as Earthquake Notes)
2024 Impact Factor: 3.2
Seismological Research Letters (SRL) publishes original peer-reviewed research on seismology and related topics of interest to the broad geoscience community.
SRL research papers present concise, focused studies that may center on a specific method, data set or event assessed through a multidisciplinary lens.
The journal also features periodic special content and regular sections for papers on topics including emerging research, historical seismology, technology-driven advancements and special data collections. Authors may choose to publish their papers open access in SRL.
Our Publishing Policies
Copyright, access, permissions and guidelines for our journals.
Our Publishing Program
The SSA journals program is key to the Society’s core purpose of advancing seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society. Our publications help us advance scientific integrity, encourage scientific collaboration, and foster the professional development of scientists and engineers.
Call For Papers
BSSA | Deadline: 1 February 2026
Special Issue on Advancing Physics-based Ground-Motion Simulations for Seismic Hazard Applications
SRL | Deadline: 2 March 2026
Focus Section on Measuring and Monitoring Seismic Instrumentation
BSSA | Deadline: 31 March 2026
SRL | Deadline: 15 May 2026
BSSA | Deadline: 1 June 2026
Special Issue on Quantifying the Long-term Prehistoric Earthquake Record
BSSA | Deadline: 1 July 2026
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Becky Ham
Press Relations
Katie Duffy
Publishing Director
BSSA Editorial Office
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TSR Editorial Office
TSR Editors
SRL Editorial Office
SRL Editors
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