Natural-disaster risk in Philippines
In Philippines, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, storms (hurricane/cyclone), flooding. The safest city for disasters is Baguio (safety 63/100). 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 Philippines from natural disasters
- Baguio — safety 63/100, main risk earthquake
- Tagaytay — safety 62/100, main risk earthquake
- Koronadal — safety 61/100, main risk earthquake
- Pagadian — safety 61/100, main risk earthquake
- Tuguegarao — safety 61/100, main risk earthquake
- Antipolo — safety 60/100, main risk earthquake
- Cebu City — safety 60/100, main risk storms (hurricane/cyclone)
- Pasig City — safety 60/100, main risk earthquake
FAQ
Is Philippines safe from natural disasters?
Across 17 cities in Philippines, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.8/5). Safest city: Baguio (safety 63/100).
What natural disasters affect Philippines?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.8/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 4.5/5; flooding 4.2/5; extreme heat 2.9/5; tsunami 2.9/5; drought 1.1/5; wildfire 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Philippines is safest from natural disasters?
Baguio, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.