If you are inside, stay inside. Take cover under a sturdy table or in a door frame, away from windows.
If you are outside, move away from buildings, trees and power lines.
In a car, stop in an open spot and stay inside.
After the shaking, turn off gas and power and leave carefully. Aftershocks may follow.
Wait in an open space, such as a park away from buildings.
Help children, seniors and the injured if it does not put you at risk.
Based on public recommendations of the Slovak Interior Ministry and civil protection. In an emergency always follow the authorities and rescuers. Checked 2026-11-03. Emergency number: 112.