Natural-disaster risk in Mexico
In Mexico, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, storms (hurricane/cyclone), drought. The safest city for disasters is Zacatecas (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 Mexico from natural disasters
- Zacatecas — safety 45/100, main risk drought
- Saltillo — safety 44/100, main risk drought
- San Luis Potosí — safety 43/100, main risk drought
- Aguascalientes — safety 43/100, main risk drought
- San Miguel de Allende — safety 42/100, main risk drought
- Chihuahua — safety 42/100, main risk drought
- Tepic — safety 41/100, main risk flooding
- Tulum — safety 41/100, main risk storms (hurricane/cyclone)
FAQ
Is Mexico safe from natural disasters?
Across 35 cities in Mexico, the highest average exposure is earthquake (3.1/5). Safest city: Zacatecas (safety 45/100).
What natural disasters affect Mexico?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 3.1/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 3.1/5; drought 2.8/5; flooding 2.5/5; extreme heat 2.1/5; wildfire 1.9/5; tsunami 1.8/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Mexico is safest from natural disasters?
Zacatecas, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.