EARTHQUAKE SPECTRA

metrics 2024

Elevating geophysical knowledge for resilient infrastructure.

Introduction

EARTHQUAKE SPECTRA, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, is a premier journal dedicated to the field of geophysics, geotechnical engineering, and engineering geology, with a specific focus on seismic phenomena. Issued both in print (ISSN: 8755-2930) and electronically (E-ISSN: 1944-8201), the journal has maintained its position as a leading source of high-quality research since its inception in 1984. Recognized in the 2023 Category Quartiles as Q1 in both geophysics and geotechnical engineering, it is highly regarded in the academic community, ranking 11 out of 165 in its field, placing it in the 93rd percentile of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and 30 out of 229 for geotechnical engineering with an 87th percentile standing. With a commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in earthquake engineering, EARTHQUAKE SPECTRA publishes original research, case studies, and critical reviews that inform the design and construction practices related to seismic events. Although it does not currently offer open access, the journal's impact on the discipline remains significant, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to understanding and mitigating the effects of earthquakes.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.25
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.70
H-Index113
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.86
Influence0.90
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life10.00
Citing Half Life9.50
JCI1.02
Total Documents2134
WOS Total Citations8654
SCIMAGO Total Citations14964
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1523
Scopus Journal Rank1.25
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.40
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.56
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.50

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geophysics in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #11/165
Percentile 93.33
Quartile Q1
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #30/229
Percentile 86.90
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 51/181
Percentile 72.10
Quartile Q2
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
Rank 22/63
Percentile 65.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 31/181
Percentile 82.87
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
Rank 17/63
Percentile 73.02
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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