Cameroon’s seismic activity is tied to the volcanic Cameroon Line stretching inland from the coast. This page pulls real records for Cameroon: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Cameroon.
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Earthquake risk in Cameroon - FAQ
Is Cameroon at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quake every infinity years nearby of magnitude 4+ within 333 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data.
What was the biggest earthquake in Cameroon?
We don't have a standout large earthquake on record close to Cameroon in the modern catalog, though smaller quakes can still occur.
Does Cameroon get tsunamis?
Yes - 2 tsunamis since 1984 (most recently 1986) within 333 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 1,700 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Cameroon?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.