5
High
Earthquake Risk in Beijing, China
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Beijing based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 2 events on record in proximity
Last significant event: Earthquake - 7.1 - 19 km SSE of Miyazaki, Japan (2024-08-08) — 1,790,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Beijing is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Beijing Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Beijing
Earthquake - 5.4 - 26 km S of Dezhou, China
August 4, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 7.1 - 19 km SSE of Miyazaki, Japan
August 7, 2024 — WARNING
1,790,000 people exposed; $745,262M capital exposed
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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