Natural-disaster risk in Japan

In Japan, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, storms (hurricane/cyclone), tsunami. The safest city for disasters is Sapporo (safety 71/100). 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.
Japan — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
4Quake3Flood4Storm2Wildfire2Heat1Drought2Cold4Tsunami

Safest cities in Japan from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Japan safe from natural disasters?

Across 30 cities in Japan, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.5/5). Safest city: Sapporo (safety 71/100).

What natural disasters affect Japan?

By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.5/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 4.5/5; tsunami 3.7/5; flooding 3.4/5; extreme heat 2.2/5; extreme cold / winter 2.2/5; wildfire 2.0/5; drought 1.0/5.

Which city in Japan is safest from natural disasters?

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

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