Abstract: Using the handling of a collapse in a shallow-buried tunnel of the Beijing metro as an example, the topics of engineering geology, hydrogeology, and metro construction in Beijing are presented. The action mechanisms of the collapse incentives, such ashydrogeology, construction behavior, underground pipelines, and vibrating load are analyzed, deepening the understanding of the collapse-forming mechanism in shallow-buried tunnels. The countermeasures are summarized from the two aspects of collapse prevention and collapse treatment, providing a reference for similar projects.