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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • 5 events on record in proximity
  • 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 18,400,000 people

Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.6 - 45 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia (2025-11-27) — 104,000 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
Ho Chi Minh City is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Ho Chi Minh City Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Ho Chi Minh City

Earthquake - 7.4 - 18 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan

April 1, 2024 WARNING

18,400,000 people exposed; $1,256,486M capital exposed

Earthquake - 6.7 - 18 km S of Sagaing, Myanmar

March 27, 2025 WARNING

7,580,000 people exposed; $31,955M capital exposed

Earthquake - 6.6 - 45 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia

November 26, 2025 WATCH

104,000 people exposed; $979M capital exposed

Earthquake - 6.7 - 170 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia

March 12, 2022 WATCH

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 6.6 - 257 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia

May 13, 2021 WATCH

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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