Abstract: On the basis of crustal structure,focal mechanism,seismicity and geophysical research,the authors suggest that in North China exists gravitational lateral spreading of the crustal substances mainly from SW to NE.In this paper,fundamental characteristics of such a mass spreading as well as its relation to recent tectonic motion and seismic activity are presented.It is shown that gravity is to contribute to recent tectonic motion and seismic activity in this area.