Natural-disaster risk in Chile
In Chile, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, drought, wildfire. The safest city for disasters is Punta Arenas (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 Chile from natural disasters
- Punta Arenas — safety 76/100, main risk extreme cold / winter
- Valdivia — safety 66/100, main risk tsunami
- Temuco — safety 66/100, main risk earthquake
- Arica — safety 65/100, main risk drought
- La Serena — safety 65/100, main risk drought
- Copiapó — safety 65/100, main risk drought
- Puerto Montt — safety 64/100, main risk tsunami
- Antofagasta — safety 64/100, main risk drought
FAQ
Is Chile safe from natural disasters?
Across 17 cities in Chile, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.7/5). Safest city: Punta Arenas (safety 76/100).
What natural disasters affect Chile?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.7/5; drought 3.1/5; wildfire 2.9/5; tsunami 2.8/5; flooding 1.7/5; extreme cold / winter 1.5/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme heat 1.0/5.
Which city in Chile is safest from natural disasters?
Punta Arenas, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.