The authors interpreted the seismic data detailed by using drilling, logging, layering and seismic data combined with the regional geological setting and the results of previous studies on eastern Linqing depression. Based on the results of seismic interpretation we analyzed the geometry characteristics, evolutionary process and the formation kinetics background of Lanliao fault which is the eastern boundary of Linqing depression. The results can be described as follows: Lanliao fault is a listric normal fault which is steep in the shallow layer and low in the deep layer and detach in the basement; Lanliao fault is characterized by multi-periodic activity and the fault nature varied in different structural stage; the formation and evolution of Lanliao fault is mainly controlled by the reciprocal movement of Huabei Plate and its surrounding plates; the Yizenaiqi Plate and Pacific Plate underthrusted to the Eurasian Plate which led to delamination of lithosphere and mantle upwelling.hemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />