Natural-disaster risk in Cyprus
In Cyprus, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, drought, wildfire. The safest city for disasters is Kyrenia (safety 75/100). 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 Cyprus from natural disasters
- Kyrenia — safety 75/100, main risk drought
- Káto Lakatámeia — safety 75/100, main risk drought
- Paphos — safety 74/100, main risk wildfire
- Stróvolos — safety 74/100, main risk drought
- Limassol — safety 73/100, main risk drought
- Nicosia — safety 73/100, main risk drought
- Larnaca — safety 72/100, main risk wildfire
- Famagusta — safety 71/100, main risk wildfire
FAQ
Is Cyprus safe from natural disasters?
Across 8 cities in Cyprus, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.0/5). Safest city: Kyrenia (safety 75/100).
What natural disasters affect Cyprus?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.0/5; drought 3.6/5; wildfire 3.4/5; extreme heat 2.9/5; flooding 1.5/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.
Which city in Cyprus is safest from natural disasters?
Kyrenia, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.