Natural-disaster risk in Colombia
In Colombia, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, flooding, storms (hurricane/cyclone). The safest city for disasters is Tunja (safety 45/100). 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 Colombia from natural disasters
- Tunja — safety 45/100, main risk earthquake
- Popayán — safety 44/100, main risk earthquake
- Bucaramanga — safety 43/100, main risk flooding
- Floridablanca — safety 43/100, main risk flooding
- Cúcuta — safety 43/100, main risk earthquake
- Villavicencio — safety 43/100, main risk earthquake
- Pereira — safety 42/100, main risk flooding
- Armenia — safety 42/100, main risk flooding
FAQ
Is Colombia safe from natural disasters?
Across 30 cities in Colombia, the highest average exposure is earthquake (3.9/5). Safest city: Tunja (safety 45/100).
What natural disasters affect Colombia?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 3.9/5; flooding 3.3/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.9/5; extreme heat 1.9/5; tsunami 1.7/5; drought 1.4/5; wildfire 1.3/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Colombia is safest from natural disasters?
Tunja, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.