Abstract: Although Turkey lies along an impor tant earthquake belt, research activities concerningthe minimization of earthquake hazards are not carried out at adequate levels.The object of this study is to construct a seis mic zonation map in the Bolu region showing theintensity distribution and accelaration rate of the possible future large earthquakes and to help theimplementation of various aspects of minimization of Earthquake hazard.The expected magnitude of the possible large earthquakes along this section of the North Anatolian Fault zone was computed to be 7.3 or higher. It is proposed that the epicenters of such earthquakes can be located on every point within the active fault zone.It is suggested that, the zones defined as very violent and violent should be used for forestry andagricultural purposes.