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Moderate

earthquake Earthquake Risk in Singapore, Singapore

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

Risk: 3Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • 45 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 104,000 people

Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.2 - 65 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia (2026-03-03) — 2,190 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
Singapore is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Singapore Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Singapore

Earthquake - 6.6 - 45 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia

November 26, 2025 WATCH

104,000 people exposed; $979M capital exposed

Earthquake - 6.2 - 65 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia

March 2, 2026 WATCH

2,190 people exposed; $115M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.5 - 158 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia

March 7, 2021 WATCH

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.7 - 137 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia

May 4, 2021 WATCH

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 6.0 - 255 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia

October 31, 2021 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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