Natural-disaster risk in Argentina
In Argentina, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, flooding, wildfire. The safest city for disasters is La Plata (safety 76/100). 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 Argentina from natural disasters
- La Plata — safety 76/100, main risk flooding
- Paraná — safety 76/100, main risk flooding
- Posadas — safety 76/100, main risk flooding
- Resistencia — safety 76/100, main risk flooding
- Santa Fe — safety 75/100, main risk flooding
- Corrientes — safety 75/100, main risk flooding
- Formosa — safety 74/100, main risk flooding
- Buenos Aires — safety 73/100, main risk flooding
FAQ
Is Argentina safe from natural disasters?
Across 17 cities in Argentina, the highest average exposure is earthquake (2.6/5). Safest city: La Plata (safety 76/100).
What natural disasters affect Argentina?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 2.6/5; flooding 2.4/5; wildfire 2.2/5; drought 2.2/5; extreme heat 2.1/5; tsunami 1.2/5; extreme cold / winter 1.1/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5.
Which city in Argentina is safest from natural disasters?
La Plata, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.