Natural-disaster risk in Malaysia
In Malaysia, the leading natural-disaster exposures are flooding, extreme heat, earthquake. The safest city for disasters is Kuala Terengganu (safety 79/100). 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 Malaysia from natural disasters
- Kuala Terengganu — safety 79/100, main risk flooding
- Johor Bahru — safety 78/100, main risk flooding
- Kuantan — safety 77/100, main risk flooding
- Pasir Mas — safety 77/100, main risk flooding
- Kota Bharu — safety 77/100, main risk flooding
- Ipoh — safety 75/100, main risk flooding
- Port Dickson — safety 75/100, main risk flooding
- Seremban — safety 74/100, main risk flooding
FAQ
Is Malaysia safe from natural disasters?
Across 16 cities in Malaysia, the highest average exposure is flooding (4.5/5). Safest city: Kuala Terengganu (safety 79/100).
What natural disasters affect Malaysia?
By modelled average tier: flooding 4.5/5; extreme heat 3.0/5; earthquake 2.1/5; tsunami 2.1/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.2/5; wildfire 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Malaysia is safest from natural disasters?
Kuala Terengganu, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.