Natural-disaster risk in Peru

In Peru, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, drought, tsunami. The safest city for disasters is Puno (safety 67/100). 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.
Peru — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
4Quake2Flood1Storm2Wildfire1Heat3Drought1Cold2Tsunami

Safest cities in Peru from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Peru safe from natural disasters?

Across 16 cities in Peru, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.3/5). Safest city: Puno (safety 67/100).

What natural disasters affect Peru?

By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.3/5; drought 3.2/5; tsunami 2.4/5; flooding 1.8/5; wildfire 1.8/5; extreme heat 1.4/5; extreme cold / winter 1.2/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5.

Which city in Peru is safest from natural disasters?

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

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