Abstract:Based on the historical earthquake data during 1993-2017 in China, the applicability and accuracy of four existing models for evaluating seismic fatality with different earthquake magnitudes and different regions were comparatively analyzed. The results showed that:(1) when M<6.0, the evaluation results of four models are basically consistent with the actual number of deaths, and all of them are suitable for the rapid post-earthquake casualty assessment; when 6.0 ≤ M<7.0, there is a large gap between the evaluation results of four models and the actual death toll, and the the evaluation results of Liu Jinlong's model after parameter correction are relatively good; when M ≥ 7.0, the evaluation results of the four models are not ideal, and need to make artificial correction in combination with the geographical environment and economic conditions of the earthquake area. (2) In Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu, Xinjiang, and Tibet, the results of GB/T 30352-2013 are better than the other three models; in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Gansu, the influence of secondary geological hazards should be taken into account, otherwise, it may lead to large evaluation error. The study results can provide technical support for governments and emergency management departments at all levels to improve their emergency response capacity for earthquake disasters.