Natural-disaster risk in Albania
In Albania, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, wildfire, drought. The safest city for disasters is Shkodër (safety 74/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Albania from natural disasters
- Shkodër — safety 74/100, main risk earthquake
- Berat — safety 72/100, main risk wildfire
- Fier — safety 71/100, main risk wildfire
- Vlorë — safety 70/100, main risk wildfire
- Elbasan — safety 70/100, main risk wildfire
- Sarandë — safety 69/100, main risk earthquake
- Tirana — safety 69/100, main risk wildfire
- Korçë — safety 69/100, main risk earthquake
FAQ
Is Albania safe from natural disasters?
Across 9 cities in Albania, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.2/5). Safest city: Shkodër (safety 74/100).
What natural disasters affect Albania?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.2/5; wildfire 3.8/5; drought 2.8/5; flooding 2.2/5; extreme cold / winter 2.1/5; tsunami 2.0/5; extreme heat 1.8/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5.
Which city in Albania is safest from natural disasters?
Shkodër, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.