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Landslides occur when masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope. They can be triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, or human modification of the landscape. Mountainous and hilly regions, especially after wildfires or prolonged rain, face the highest landslide risk.

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Notable Recent Events

Recent landslide events that have impacted the United States, ranked by severity. Sourced from Historical Event Intelligence.

Santiago, Chile

July 14, 2026

WARNING

Landslide - Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

Impact: 9,780,146 people exposed; $501,723M capital exposed

Mumbai, India

July 4, 2026

WARNING

Landslide - NW of Pune, Maharashtra, India

Impact: 1,350,000 people exposed; $10,514M capital exposed

Cape Town, South Africa

May 11, 2026

WARNING

Landslide - Atlantic Cape Fold Mountains, N of Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa

Impact: 74,800 people exposed; $2,644M capital exposed

Lima, Peru

January 10, 2026

WARNING

Landslide - Cordillera Occidental, S of Chosica, Lima Province, Peru

Impact: 1,320 people exposed; $53M capital exposed

San Diego, CA

November 16, 2025

WARNING

Landslide - San Diego Area Ranges, S of Palm Springs, California, United States

Impact: 760 people exposed; $86M capital exposed

Cape Town, South Africa

June 26, 2025

WARNING

Landslide - Cape Fold Mountains, SE of Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Impact: 274 people exposed; $5M capital exposed

Dhaka, Bangladesh

May 30, 2025

WARNING

Landslide - Eurasia, Guwahati, Assam, India

Impact: 9,568,000 people exposed; $52,432M capital exposed

Quito, Ecuador

May 30, 2025

WARNING

Landslide - Northern Andes, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Impact: 124,000 people exposed; $1,136M capital exposed

Mumbai, India

May 20, 2025

WARNING

Landslide - Northern Western Ghats, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India

Impact: 843,000 people exposed; $4,004M capital exposed

Louisville, KY

May 17, 2025

WARNING

Landslide - Appalachian Plateaus, E of Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

Impact: 24,300 people exposed; $2,161M capital exposed

Cities with Highest Landslide Risk

RankCityRisk Score
1Tokyo, Japan
9
2Istanbul, Turkey
9
3Lima, Peru
9
4Taipei, Taiwan
9
5Osaka, Japan
9
6Dubai, UAE
9
7Beijing, China
9
8Lagos, Nigeria
9
9Guatemala City, Guatemala
9
10Quito, Ecuador
9
11Yangon, Myanmar
9
12Ankara, Turkey
9
13Delhi, India
9
14Los Angeles, CA
7
15San Diego, CA
7

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