Abstract:In this paper, uncertainty of potential seismic source is divided into two types, uncertainty of seismic source type and uncertainty of geometrical parameters of seismic source.The possible plans of potential seismic source area delineation for the studied area are presented by using logic-tree method, the computational steps of seismic hazard analysis. which considers the uncertainty of potential seismic source areas, delineation have been set up. Finally, uncertainty of potential seismic source area delineation in seismic hazard analysis for Shanghai city is discussed.