5
High
Earthquake Risk in Dubai, UAE
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Dubai based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 49 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 951,827 people
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.2 - 27 km WSW of Mohr, Iran (2026-02-01) — 493,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Dubai is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Dubai Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Dubai
Earthquake - 5.3 - 58 km NNW of Bandar Abbas, Iran
October 16, 2023 — ADVISORY
951,827 people exposed; $24,177M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.1 - 61 km NNW of Bandar Abbas, Iran
October 16, 2023 — ADVISORY
938,234 people exposed; $23,952M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.0 - 68 km SW of Gerāsh, Iran
May 22, 2024 — ADVISORY
688,000 people exposed; $12,750M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.2 - 79 km NW of Mohr, Iran
January 5, 2025 — ADVISORY
530,000 people exposed; $11,831M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.2 - 27 km WSW of Mohr, Iran
January 31, 2026 — ADVISORY
493,000 people exposed; $9,802M 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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