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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Kathmandu, Nepal

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 8

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Kathmandu based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
  • 38 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Located in a seismically active region

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.2 - 16km NNW of Kathmandu, Nepal (2016-02-05)

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
3
San Francisco, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
4
Seattle, WA
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
5
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
7
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 8
8
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk: 9Historical: 8
10
Quito, Ecuador
Risk: 9Historical: 10

How Kathmandu Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Kathmandu

Earthquake - 5.2 - 16km NNW of Kathmandu, Nepal

February 4, 2016 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.3 - 1km WNW of Banepa, Nepal

April 24, 2015 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

EXERCISE - 7.1 EARTHQUAKE - NEPAL TIADRP14

September 11, 2014 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.0 - 15km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal

April 24, 2015 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.0 - 31km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal

April 24, 2015 — 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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