The Seismic Hazard Assessment (SHA) is one of the most challenging aspects for the seismically active regions, even critical in areas with limited historical records. The proposed session would provide a platform to the researcher from inter- and intra-plate active zones to showcase a wider range of research topics with field investigations using active faulting and InSAR, tectonic-geomorphology, paleoseismology and paleo-geodesy, including historical earthquakes, and signatures from archaeological sites. We encourage researchers working in the Himalaya, Mediterranean, Middle East, Subduction Zones, as well as Stable Continental Regions (SCR) to contribute to this session. Account from recent large or moderate earthquakes would enhance our understanding of coseismic rupture processes, fault geometry and related seismic cycle. We welcome contributors focusing on: new methods to reconstruct the paleo- earthquake chronology and seismic cycle, archaeoseismology, active faulting + segmentation, surface-rupturing earthquakes and recurrence interval. A special attention will be devoted to the integration into seismic hazard and risk models, especially for densely populated regions, as well as implications for societal resilience and preparedness.