The Quake is a 2018 Norwegian disaster thriller and a gripping sequel to the critically acclaimed film The Wave (2015). Directed by John Andreas Andersen, the film once again follows geologist Kristian Eikjord, portrayed by Kristoffer Joner, a man still haunted by the traumatic events of the catastrophic tsunami he survived three years earlier. Despite his heroism during the disaster, Kristian finds himself isolated and struggling with the emotional aftermath, his obsession with potential future dangers driving a wedge between him and his family.

When unusual seismic activity begins to surface around Oslo, Kristian’s instincts tell him that something far worse is on the horizon — a massive earthquake that could bring unprecedented destruction to the capital city. His attempts to sound the alarm, however, fall on deaf ears, as officials dismiss his concerns, unwilling to believe that such a disaster could strike their modern metropolis. But as the tremors grow stronger and more frequent, it becomes clear that Kristian’s fears are justified.

When the devastating quake finally hits, the city is thrown into chaos. Skyscrapers crumble, bridges collapse, and the very infrastructure of Oslo is torn apart by the sheer force of nature’s fury. In the midst of the destruction, Kristian’s personal stakes become even more urgent. He must navigate the collapsing city to rescue his estranged wife Idun (Ane Dahl Torp) and their children, risking everything to reunite his fractured family and ensure their survival.

The Quake is widely praised for its impressive visual effects, which bring the disaster to life with terrifying realism. Beyond the spectacle, the film delivers a powerful emotional core, driven by Joner’s compelling performance and the story’s focus on the human cost of natural catastrophes. With its combination of edge-of-your-seat tension, stunning disaster sequences, and heartfelt drama, The Quake stands out as one of the most memorable and impactful entries in the disaster movie genre.