9
Extreme
Earthquake Risk in Tokyo, Japan
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Tokyo based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- Extensive history of significant events in this area
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.3 - 15km W of Ichihara, Japan (2015-09-11)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
7
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
How Tokyo Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Tokyo
Earthquake - 5.3 - 2km NNW of Hasuda, Japan
May 24, 2015 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
5.5 Earthquake — 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan
February 14, 2005 — WATCH
Impact data not available
5.3 Earthquake — 1 km N of Matsudo, Japan
May 10, 2003 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.3 - 15km W of Ichihara, Japan
September 10, 2015 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
5.2 Earthquake — 9 km NW of Kisarazu, Japan
October 14, 2003 — 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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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Tokyo
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Tokyo
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Tokyo
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Tokyo
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Tokyo
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Tokyo
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Tokyo
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Tokyo
Score: 9/10
Earthquake Risk in Osaka, Japan
Score: 5/10
Earthquake Risk in Seoul, South Korea
Score: 1/10
Earthquake Risk in Shanghai, China
Score: 3/10
How this data is built
Tokyo, Japan 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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