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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Sydney, Australia

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 7

Key Risk Factors

  • 2 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 701,000 people

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.1 - 31 km SW of Singleton, Australia (2025-04-22) — 701,000 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
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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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
Sydney is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Sydney Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Sydney

Earthquake - 5.1 - 31 km SW of Singleton, Australia

April 21, 2025 ADVISORY

701,000 people exposed; $206,688M capital exposed

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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