Natural-disaster risk in Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, extreme cold / winter, flooding. The safest city for disasters is Sliven (safety 78/100). 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.
Bulgaria — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
3Quake3Flood1Storm2Wildfire2Heat1Drought3Cold1Tsunami

Safest cities in Bulgaria from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Bulgaria safe from natural disasters?

Across 8 cities in Bulgaria, the highest average exposure is earthquake (3.1/5). Safest city: Sliven (safety 78/100).

What natural disasters affect Bulgaria?

By modelled average tier: earthquake 3.1/5; extreme cold / winter 2.9/5; flooding 2.8/5; wildfire 2.0/5; extreme heat 1.8/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Bulgaria is safest from natural disasters?

Sliven, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.

All cities in Bulgaria →