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Seismic Regulations for Bolivia Overview This page describes the seismic regulations that have been introduced in Bolivia since 2006, along with the seismic zonation maps associated with each code, and our estimated fraction of the building stock designed according to the different code levels. If you find incorrect or missing information on this page, please provide your feedback using the form linked at the bottom. Current Seismic Design Regulation The current seismic design regulation in Bolivia is NBDS-2023, approved by Ministerial Resolution 271 on November 27, 2023. No updates have been reported since this date. The standard is available in Spanish and is freely accessible. Evolution of design regulations and seismic zonations Category Code Year of introduction Enforcement Seismic zonation Moderate code NBDS-2006 2006 C Download High Code GBDS-2020 2020 C Download High Code NBDS-2023 2023 C Download Description of each regulation, including a link to access the document if available: NBDS-2006: Norma Boliviana de Diseño Sísmico de 2006 NBDS-2020: Guía Boliviana de Diseño Sísmico de 2020 NBDS-2006: Norma Boliviana de Diseño Sísmico de 2023 Estimated fractions by code level for the country Estimated fractions by code level per region Send us your feedback or observations

Seismic Regulations for Perú Overview This page describes the seismic regulations that have been introduced in Perú since 1970, along with the seismic zonation maps associated with each code, and our estimated fraction of the building stock designed according to the different code levels. If you find incorrect or missing information on this page, please provide your feedback using the form linked at the bottom. Current Seismic Design Regulation The current seismic design regulation in Peru is NTE E.030-2018. The latest modification, reported by the MVCS (Ministerio de Vivienda, Construcción y Saneamiento), dates back to 2018 and was approved by Ministerial Resolution No. 355 on October 22, 2018. The standard is available in Spanish and is freely accessible. Evolution of design regulations and seismic zonations Category Code Year of introduction Enforcement Seismic zonation Low code RNC-1970 1970 C Download Moderate code RNC-1977 1977 C Download High Code NTE e.030-1997 1997 B Download High Code NTE e.030-2003 2003 B Download High Code NTE e.030-2016 2016 B Download High Code NTE e.030-2018 2018 B Download Description of each regulation, including a link to access the document if available: RNC-1970: Reglamento Nacional de Construcciones de 1970 RNC-1977: Reglamento Nacional de Construcciones de 1977 NTE e.030-1997: Norma Técnica de Edificación E.030, Diseño Sismorresistente de 1997 NTE e.030-2003: Reglamento Nacional de Edificaciones, Norma E.030 – Diseño Sísmorresistente de 2003 NTE e.030-2016: Reglamento Nacional de Edificaciones, Norma E.030 – Diseño Sísmorresistente de 2016 NTE e.030-2018: Reglamento Nacional de Edificaciones, Norma E.030 – Diseño Sísmorresistente de 2018 Estimated fractions by code level for the country Estimated fractions by code level per region Send us your feedback or observations

Seismic Regulations for Colombia Overview This page describes the seismic regulations that have been introduced in Colombia since 1984, along with the seismic zonation maps associated with each code, and our estimated fraction of the building stock designed according to the different code levels. If you find incorrect or missing information on this page, please provide your feedback using the form linked at the bottom. Current Seismic Design Regulation The current seismic design regulation in Colombia is NSR-10. The most recent update , reported by the AIS (Asociación Colombiana de Ingeniería Sísmica) on September 25, 2023, was to partially modify the technical annex about evaluating and reducing seismic vulnerability in masonry houses. The document is available in Spanish and is subject to a fee. Evolution of design regulations and seismic zonations Category Code Year of introduction Enforcement Seismic zonation Moderate code CCCSR-84 1984 C Download Moderate code NSR-98 1998 B Download High Code NSR-10 2010 B Download Description of each regulation, including a link to access the document if available. CCCSR-84: Código Colombiano de Construcción Sismoresistente de 1984 NSR-98: Reglamento Colombiano de Construcción Sismoresistente de 1998 NSR-10: Reglamento Colombiano de Construcción Sismoresistente de 2010 Estimated fractions by code level for the country Estimated fractions by code level per region Send us your feedback or observations

Seismic Regulations for Argentina Overview This page describes the seismic regulations that have been introduced in Argentina since 1970, along with the seismic zonation maps associated with each code, and our estimated fraction of the building stock designed according to the different code levels. If you find incorrect or missing information on this page, please provide your feedback using the form linked at the bottom. Current Seismic Design Regulation The current seismic design regulation in Argentina is INPRES-CIRSOC 103-2018. The most recent updates , reported by the National Institute for Seismic Prevention (INPRES), date back to 2018. These updates include Part I for general constructions, which complements Part II for reinforced concrete constructions, Part III for masonry constructions, and Part IV for steel constructions. Additionally, modifications to Part V, which covers welding of seismic-resistant steel structures, and the Addendum to INPRES-CIRSOC 103, Part I (version 2013), issued on April 18, 2018, should also be considered. The standard is available in Spanish and is free of charge. Evolution of design regulations and seismic donations Category Code Year of introduction Enforcement Seismic zonation Low code CONCAR 70-1970 1970 C Download Moderate code INPRES-CIRSOC 103-1983 1983 B Download High Code INPRES-CIRSOC 103-1991 1991 B Download High Code INPRES-CIRSOC 103-2018 2018 B Download Description of each regulation, including a link to access the document if available: CONCAR 70-1970: Normas Antisísmicas -CONCAR 70- de 1970 INPRES-CIRSOC 103-1983: Normas Argentinas para Construcciones Sísmorresistentes INPRES-CRISOC de 1983 INPRES-CIRSOC 103-1991: Normas Argentinas para Construcciones Sísmorresistentes INPRES-CRISOC de 1991 INPRES-CIRSOC 103-2018: Normas Argentinas para Construcciones Sísmorresistentes INPRES-CRISOC de 2018 Estimated fractions by code level for the country Estimated fractions by code level per region Send us your feedback or observations

Seismic Regulations for Chile This page describes the seismic regulations that have been introduced in Chile since 1935, along with the seismic zonation maps associated with each code, and our estimated fraction of the building stock designed according to the different code levels. If you find incorrect or missing information on this page, please provide your feedback using the form linked at the bottom. Current Seismic Design Regulation The current seismic design regulation in Chile is NCh 433-1996 Mod.2012. The most recent official update to this standard was in 2012, which includes modifications to Supreme Decree No. 61 . According to this decree, the regulation was adjusted and supplemented based on the information from the damages caused by the February 2010 earthquake. This regulation will remain in effect until the INN (Instituto Nacional de Normalización) develops a new technical standard, which needs to be declared the Official Standard of the Republic of Chile by a Supreme Decree from the Minvu (Ministerio de Vivienda y Urbanismo). The Chilean standard is available in Spanish and is subject to a fee. Evolution of design regulations and seismic zonations Category Code Year of introduction Enforcement Seismic zonation Low code OGUC-1935 1935 C - Low code OGC-1949 1949 C - Moderate code NCh 433-1972 1972 B - High Code NCh 433-1993 1993 A Download High Code NCh 433-1996 1996 A Download High Code NCh 433-1996 Mod.2009 2009 A Download High Code NCh 433-1996 Mod.2012 2012 A Download Description of each regulation, including a link to access the document if available: OGUC-1935: Ley y Ordenanza General Sobre Construcciones y Urbanización de 1935 OGC-1949: Ordenanza General de Construcciones de 1949 NCh 433-1972: Norma Chilena Oficial, Cálculo Antisísmico de Edificios de 1972 NCh 433-1993: Norma Chilena Oficial, Diseño Sísmico de Edificios de 1993 NCh 433-1996: Norma Chilena Oficial, Diseño Sísmico de Edificios de 1996 (Modified in 2009 and 2012 ) Estimated fractions by code level for the country Estimated fractions by code level per region Send us your feedback or observations

Seismic Regulations for Venezuela Overview This page describes the seismic regulations that have been introduced in Venezuela since 1939, along with the seismic zonation maps associated with each code, and our estimated fraction of the building stock designed according to the different code levels. If you find incorrect or missing information on this page, please provide your feedback using the form linked at the bottom. Current Seismic Design Regulation The current seismic design regulation in Venezuela is COVENIN 1756-1:2019, approved by the Board of Directors of FODENORCA (Fondo de Desarrollo para la Normalización, Calidad, Certificación y Metrología) in a session held on May 22, 2020. No updates have been reported since that date. The standard is available in Spanish and is freely accessible. Evolution of design regulations and seismic zonations Category Code Year of introduction Enforcement Seismic zonation Low code MOP-1939 1939 D - Moderate code MOP-1967 1967 C Download Moderate code COVENIN 1756-1982 1982 C Download High Code COVENIN 1756-1998- Mod.2001 1998 B Download High Code COVENIN 1756-2019 2019 B Download Description of each regulation, including a link to access the document if available: MOP-1939: Normas para el Cálculo de Edificios de 1939 MOP-1967: Norma Provisional para Construcciones Antisísmicas de 1967 COVENIN 1756-1982: Norma Venezolana, Edificaciones Antisísmicas de 1982 COVENIN 1756-1998- Mod.2001: Norma COVENIN 1756-98 (Rev.2001), Edificaciones Sismorresistentes de 1998 revised in 2001 COVENIN 1756-2019: Norma COVENIN 1756-1, Construcciones Sismorresistentes de 2019 Estimated fractions by code level for the country Estimated fractions by code level per region Send us your feedback or observations

Seismic Regulations for Ecuador Overview This page describes the seismic regulations that have been introduced in Ecuador since 1951, along with the seismic zonation maps associated with each code, and our estimated fraction of the building stock designed according to the different code levels. If you find incorrect or missing information on this page, please provide your feedback using the form linked at the bottom. Current Seismic Design Regulation The current seismic design regulation in Ecuador is NEC-2015, formalized by Ministerial Agreements No. 0028 (August 19, 2014) and No. 0047 (December 15, 2014). The latest updates reported by the MIDUVI (Ministerio de Desarrollo Urbano y Vivienda) include guidelines for Guadua Structures, issued by Ministerial Agreement No. 033-16 on August 26, 2016. The standard is available in Spanish and is freely accessible. Evolution of design regulations and seismic zonations Category Code Year of introduction Enforcement Seismic zonation Low code CNC-1951 1951 D - Moderate code CEC-1977 1977 C - High Code CEC-2001 2001 B Download High Code NEC-2015 2015 B Download Description of each regulation, including a link to access the document if available: CNC-1951: Código de Construcciones de 1951 CEC-1977: Guía Popular de Construcción Sismo Resistente de 1977 CEC-2001: Código Ecuatoriano de la Construcción, Requisitos Generales de Diseño de 2001 NEC-2015: Norma Ecuatoriana de la Construcción de 2015 Estimated fractions by code level for the country Estimated fractions by code level per region Send us your feedback or observations

News GEM 2024: Year in Review By: Jan 7, 2025 Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Before fully immersing in the opportunities and challenges of 2025, the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation takes a moment to look back at 2024 - a year marked by milestones, innovations, and strategic collaborations that have strengthened global earthquake resilience. Revisit GEM’s key moments and milestones from 2024 by exploring the highlights below. Celebrating 15 Years of Progress GEM kicked off the year with its 15th-anniversary celebrations, a testament to its unwavering commitment to transforming earthquake science into actionable solutions. The milestone was marked by events that highlighted GEM’s achievements and introduced new collaborations, such as a partnership with PreventionWeb to broaden access to seismic risk profiles . Additionally, GEM’s first-ever sub-national earthquake risk assessment for Bangladesh , supported by UNDRR and the Government of Bangladesh, demonstrated its focus on tailored solutions for local resilience. Innovations in Seismic Risk Assessment Throughout the year, GEM advanced its mission through groundbreaking tools and initiatives. The launch of ATLAS 2.0 provided next-generation seismic hazard data services, while the Global Seismic Regulation Database offered valuable insights into building code impacts worldwide. The OpenQuake Engine saw significant enhancements with the release of versions 3.19, 3.20, and 3.21, delivering improved performance, expanded features, and cutting-edge models to the global community. Complementing these advancements, GEM staff led or co-authored key publications that provided valuable insights into seismic risk assessment methodologies, reinforcing GEM’s position as a trusted contributor to the field. Strengthening Global Partnerships GEM strengthened its partnerships with key stakeholders, including a new five-year collaboration with the USGS and renewed support from its public and private sponsors, a new partner, NormanMax, and product distribution partners, Climate Engine and Jupiter. Notably, GEM’s participation at the WFP Innovation Accelerator Pitch event in Germany, the OECD Science Forum in France, the Understanding Risk Global Forum (UR24) in Japan, and WCEE2024 in Italy underscored its leadership in seismic hazard and risk assessment. Adding to these achievements, GEM Secretary General Helen Crowley was honoured with the prestigious Joyner Memorial Lecture Award , recognising her exceptional contributions to bridging earthquake science and engineering. Empowering Through Education A highlight of the year was the GEM-EGU Summer School on GeoHazards Risk , which brought together experts and students to explore cutting-edge risk assessment techniques. The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction further emphasized the role of education in building a disaster-resilient future. Regional and Global Impact From the FORCE project’s activities in El Salvador , Bhutan , and Southwest Pacific to its contributions to the EMME24 Model at ASC 2024 , Albania's Updated National Seismic Hazard Model , and the Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Project in Malawi , GEM continued to address regional needs while shaping global standards. At INGV’s 25th-anniversary event in Rome, GEM presented “A Brief Overview of the Past, Present, and Future of the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation.” This live presentation showcased GEM’s evolution, significant contributions to the field, and its vision for strengthening ties with public sector partners. To further enhance understanding of earthquake impacts and post-event analyses, GEM launched its Post Event Information webpage , a comprehensive resource offering detailed insights into recent significant earthquakes. The approval of a more inclusive public sponsorship scheme this year sets the stage for stronger collaborations in 2025. Looking Ahead As GEM prepares for 2025, its achievements in 2024 stand as a foundation for future innovations. Together with its partners, GEM remains committed to advancing seismic risk assessment and building safer communities worldwide. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

LATEST UPDATES Top Story GEM Showcases Vision for Seismic Resilience at INGV’s 25th Anniversary In a significant milestone for the earthquake science community, the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Italy, commemorated its 25th anniversary with a series of seminars and a special issue of its journal, the Annals of Geophysics. As part of this celebration, the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation was invited to contribute a paper, highlighting the longstanding collaboration between the two institutions. More Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn MORE NEWS Search Archive 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 ... 58 Advancing Seismic Safety: Updates on GEM’s Global Seismic Regulations Database Initiative Updates from the FORCE Project: Strengthening Resilience in the Southwest Pacific GEM Showcases Vision for Seismic Resilience at INGV’s 25th Anniversary News Briefs: October-December 2024 GEM Governing Board Approves New Public Sponsorship Scheme and Elects Vice Chair Seismic Science in Action: Helen Crowley's AEES Joyner Lecture and Geoscience Australia Visit