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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Chennai, India

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 8

Key Risk Factors

  • 2 events on record in proximity
  • Largest recent event exposed 3,060,000 people

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.0 - 55 km ENE of Mulugu, India (2024-12-04) — 3,060,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
Chennai is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Chennai Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Chennai

Earthquake - 5.0 - 55 km ENE of Mulugu, India

December 3, 2024 ADVISORY

3,060,000 people exposed; $13,459M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.1 - 257 km SSE of Rāzole, India

August 23, 2021 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

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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