Abstract: The foundation, main task, achievements and its role in earthquake disaster reduction in our country of the Center for Analysis and Prediction (CAP) are introduced in this paper by reviewing the past 20 years of CAP. Facing the higher and higher requirement in preparedness and reduction of earthquake disaster from the public and the government, the orientation and function for CAP is indicated and prospected with deepening of the ST system reformation.

Key words: Review and prospect, 20th anniversary, Center for Analysis and Prediction