Natural-disaster risk in Taiwan
In Taiwan, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, storms (hurricane/cyclone), flooding. The safest city for disasters is Taitung (safety 57/100). 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 Taiwan from natural disasters
- Taitung — safety 57/100, main risk earthquake
- Nantou — safety 56/100, main risk earthquake
- Douliu — safety 56/100, main risk earthquake
- Chiayi City — safety 55/100, main risk earthquake
- Taoyuan — safety 55/100, main risk earthquake
- Zhubei — safety 55/100, main risk earthquake
- Chang-hua — safety 55/100, main risk earthquake
- Hsinchu — safety 54/100, main risk earthquake
FAQ
Is Taiwan safe from natural disasters?
Across 16 cities in Taiwan, the highest average exposure is earthquake (5.0/5). Safest city: Taitung (safety 57/100).
What natural disasters affect Taiwan?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 5.0/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 4.4/5; flooding 3.4/5; extreme heat 2.5/5; wildfire 1.8/5; drought 1.2/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.
Which city in Taiwan is safest from natural disasters?
Taitung, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.