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.
Safest cities in Peru from natural disasters
- Puno — safety 67/100, main risk earthquake
- Huánuco — safety 66/100, main risk earthquake
- Huancayo — safety 66/100, main risk earthquake
- Cusco — safety 65/100, main risk earthquake
- Iquitos — safety 64/100, main risk flooding
- Cajamarca — safety 63/100, main risk drought
- Ayacucho — safety 62/100, main risk earthquake
- Pucallpa — safety 62/100, main risk flooding
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.