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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Melbourne, Australia

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 0

Key Risk Factors

    Last significant event: No significant events on record

    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
    Melbourne is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

    How Melbourne Compares

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    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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