Natural-disaster risk in Switzerland

In Switzerland, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, extreme cold / winter, flooding. The safest city for disasters is Lugano (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.
Switzerland — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
3Quake2Flood1Storm2Wildfire1Heat1Drought3Cold1Tsunami

Safest cities in Switzerland from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Switzerland safe from natural disasters?

Across 9 cities in Switzerland, the highest average exposure is earthquake (3.0/5). Safest city: Lugano (safety 80/100).

What natural disasters affect Switzerland?

By modelled average tier: earthquake 3.0/5; extreme cold / winter 3.0/5; flooding 2.0/5; wildfire 2.0/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme heat 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Switzerland is safest from natural disasters?

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

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