Abstract:The Jiashan—Lujiang fault is a major fault of the eastern branch of the Anhui section of the Tan—Lu fault zone, yet the Quaternary activity characteristics of the Hefei Basin section remain understudied. This paper presents an initial investigation into the geometric distribution characteristics and Quaternary activity of the Hefei Basin section. The study used shallow seismic exploration (high-density electrical exploration and ground-penetrating radar detection) in key concealed areas along the fault, as well as remote sensing interpretation and outcrop profiling in the bedrock outcrop areas. The results indicate that: (1) The Jiashan—Lujiang fault mainly extends northward from the interior of Guhe Basin, located east of Fucha Mountain, through the Zhangbaling Uplift. It should not be confused with the Outang—Qingshuijian fault, which is situated at the eastern foot of Fucha Mountain and the western foot of Zhangbaling Uplift; (2) The Hefei Basin section of the Jiashan—Lujiang fault exhibits distinct linear features, influencing the distribution of linear valleys, ridges, and some rivers, indicating recent activity; (3) The latest activity of the Hefei Basin section of the Jiashan—Lujiang fault is characterized by thrusting, with the most recent movement occurring during the middle-late period of Mid-Pleistocene.