5
High
Earthquake Risk in Hong Kong, China
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 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
- Largest recent event exposed 10,100,000 people
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
Hong Kong is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Hong Kong Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Hong Kong
Earthquake - 5.0 - 54 km SE of Huanggang, China
October 21, 2023 — ADVISORY
10,100,000 people exposed; $332,471M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.6 - 43 km SE of Kangding, China
September 4, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 7.3 - Southern Qinghai, China
May 20, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
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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