Slovakia experiences low to moderate seismicity concentrated around the Western Carpathians and the Zilina and Komarno areas. This page pulls real records for Slovakia: 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 Slovakia.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Slovakia - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Slovakia - FAQ
Is Slovakia at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 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 Slovakia?
We don't have a standout large earthquake on record close to Slovakia in the modern catalog, though smaller quakes can still occur.
Does Slovakia get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 300 km of Slovakia in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Slovakia?
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.