Earthquake Risk in Hong Kong, China
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 24 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.9 - 7 km W of Tagbubungang Diot, Philippines (Response Support) (2025-09-30) — 9,100,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How Hong Kong Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Hong Kong
Earthquake - 7.3 - Southern Qinghai, China
May 20, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.6 - 43 km SE of Kangding, China
September 4, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.0 - 54 km SE of Huanggang, China
October 21, 2023 — ADVISORY
10,100,000 people exposed; $332,471M capital exposed
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 - 6.9 - 7 km W of Tagbubungang Diot, Philippines (Response Support)
September 29, 2025 — WARNING
9,100,000 people exposed; $43,412M 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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How this data is built
Hong Kong, China earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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