1
Low
Earthquake Risk in Johannesburg, South Africa
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 1
Key Risk Factors
- 1 events on record in proximity
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.0 - South Africa (2023-06-11)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Johannesburg is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Johannesburg Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Johannesburg
Earthquake - 5.0 - South Africa
June 10, 2023 — 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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Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 9/10
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Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Johannesburg
Score: 0/10
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Score: 3/10
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How this data is built
Johannesburg, South Africa 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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