Norway is the most seismically active country in northern Europe, including activity around Svalbard and Jan Mayen. This page pulls real records for Norway: 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 Norway.
Check Norway hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Norway - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Norway - FAQ
Is Norway at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 611 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data.
What was the biggest earthquake in Norway?
We don't have a standout large earthquake on record close to Norway in the modern catalog, though smaller quakes can still occur.
Does Norway get tsunamis?
Yes - 28 tsunamis since 1731 (most recently 2014) within 611 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 73 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Norway?
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.