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Earthquake Risk in Melbourne, Australia
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Risk: 0Historical: 1
Key Risk Factors
- 1 events on record in proximity
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.9 - 38 km S of Mount Buller, Australia (2021-09-21)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Melbourne is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Melbourne Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Melbourne
Earthquake - 5.9 - 38 km S of Mount Buller, Australia
September 20, 2021 — WARNING
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 Melbourne
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Melbourne
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Melbourne
Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in Melbourne
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Melbourne
Score: 0/10
Earthquake Risk in Sydney, Australia
Score: 0/10
Earthquake Risk in Christchurch, New Zealand
Score: 0/10
Earthquake Risk in Suva, Fiji
Score: 3/10
How this data is built
Melbourne, Australia 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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