Natural-disaster risk in Montenegro
In Montenegro, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, flooding, extreme cold / winter. The safest city for disasters is Cetinje (safety 80/100). 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 Montenegro from natural disasters
- Cetinje — safety 80/100, main risk earthquake
- Herceg Novi — safety 79/100, main risk earthquake
- Kotor — safety 79/100, main risk earthquake
- Pljevlja — safety 79/100, main risk earthquake
- Bijelo Polje — safety 79/100, main risk earthquake
- Tivat — safety 78/100, main risk earthquake
- Budva — safety 78/100, main risk earthquake
- Nikšić — safety 78/100, main risk earthquake
FAQ
Is Montenegro safe from natural disasters?
Across 10 cities in Montenegro, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.0/5). Safest city: Cetinje (safety 80/100).
What natural disasters affect Montenegro?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.0/5; flooding 2.6/5; extreme cold / winter 2.3/5; wildfire 2.0/5; extreme heat 1.3/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.
Which city in Montenegro is safest from natural disasters?
Cetinje, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.