Natural-disaster risk in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, flooding, tsunami. The safest city for disasters is Palangkaraya (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 Indonesia from natural disasters
- Palangkaraya — safety 75/100, main risk flooding
- Pangkalpinang — safety 74/100, main risk flooding
- Ubud — safety 74/100, main risk earthquake
- Pontianak — safety 73/100, main risk flooding
- Samarinda — safety 73/100, main risk flooding
- Mataram — safety 72/100, main risk earthquake
- Jambi City — safety 72/100, main risk flooding
- Kupang — safety 72/100, main risk earthquake
FAQ
Is Indonesia safe from natural disasters?
Across 31 cities in Indonesia, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.4/5). Safest city: Palangkaraya (safety 75/100).
What natural disasters affect Indonesia?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.4/5; flooding 4.3/5; tsunami 3.2/5; extreme heat 2.5/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.6/5; drought 1.2/5; wildfire 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Indonesia is safest from natural disasters?
Palangkaraya, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.