3
Moderate
Earthquake Risk in Lagos, Nigeria
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 1
Key Risk Factors
- 1 events on record in proximity
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.5 - 87km ENE of Santo Antonio, Sao Tome and Principe (2019-12-19)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Lagos is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Lagos Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Lagos
Earthquake - 5.5 - 87km ENE of Santo Antonio, Sao Tome and Principe
December 18, 2019 — 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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Extreme Heat Risk in Lagos
Score: 3/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
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How this data is built
Lagos, Nigeria 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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