5
High
Earthquake Risk in Mumbai, India
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 6
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Mumbai based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 7.1 - 90 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal (2025-01-07) — 189,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Mumbai is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Mumbai Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Mumbai
Earthquake - 5.1 - 10 km NNE of Bhach?u, India
June 13, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 7.1 - 90 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal
January 6, 2025 — WARNING
189,000 people exposed; $1,784M capital exposed
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: 3/10
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How this data is built
Mumbai, India 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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