3
Moderate
Earthquake Risk in Shanghai, China
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 23 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 7.1 - 19 km SSE of Miyazaki, Japan (2024-08-08) — 1,790,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Shanghai is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Shanghai Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Shanghai
Earthquake - 5.0 - 74 km ENE of Dazhong, China
November 16, 2021 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
China ju
August 9, 2010 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 7.4 - 18 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan
April 1, 2024 — WARNING
18,400,000 people exposed; $1,256,486M capital exposed
Earthquake - 7.1 - 19 km SSE of Miyazaki, Japan
August 7, 2024 — WARNING
1,790,000 people exposed; $745,262M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.9 - 29 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan
August 7, 2024 — WARNING
1,070,000 people exposed; $495,548M 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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