The Nazca Plate subducts beneath South America at one of the fastest convergence rates on Earth, driving the Andes and frequent great earthquakes off Peru and Chile. The map above plots tectonic-plate boundaries alongside live earthquakes - zoom and pan to see how seismic activity traces the edges of the Nazca Plate. For instant alerts when a quake strikes near you, the free QuakeMate app sends real-time push notifications.
Countries on the Nazca Plate
See live earthquakes - plus volcanoes and tsunami risk - for the countries along this plate.