Hazard risk

How dangerous are earthquakes in Czechia?

Earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk for Czechia. Real records from USGS, NOAA and the Smithsonian - not guesses.

Strongest on record
-
no standout event
Quake rate nearby
~7/yr
M4+ within 300 km
Tsunamis on record
0
within 300 km
Volcanoes nearby
0
within 300 km

Czechia is a low-seismicity country known for recurring earthquake swarms in West Bohemia near the German border. This page pulls real records for Czechia: 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 Czechia.

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Earthquake risk in Czechia - FAQ

Is Czechia at risk of earthquakes?

Yes. On average about 7 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data.

What was the biggest earthquake in Czechia?

We don't have a standout large earthquake on record close to Czechia in the modern catalog, though smaller quakes can still occur.

Does Czechia get tsunamis?

No tsunamis are recorded within 300 km of Czechia in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.

How do I get earthquake warnings in Czechia?

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.

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