9
Extreme
Earthquake Risk in Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Kathmandu based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (12 events)
- 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
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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
5 Earthquake — 31 km NNW of Kathmandu, Nepal
July 15, 2001 — WATCH
Impact data not available
6.1 Earthquake — 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal
April 24, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.5 - 25km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal
April 24, 2015 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.6 - 41km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal
April 24, 2015 — 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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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 5/10
Tornado Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 9/10
Earthquake Risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Score: 5/10
Earthquake Risk in Delhi, India
Score: 9/10
Earthquake Risk in Mumbai, India
Score: 5/10
How this data is built
Kathmandu, Nepal 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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