5
High
Earthquake Risk in Zurich, Switzerland
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 2
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Zurich based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 2 events on record in proximity
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.6 - 22 km NE of Marotta, Italy (2022-11-09)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Zurich is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Zurich Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Zurich
Earthquake - 6.4 - 3 km WSW of Petrinja, Croatia
December 28, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.6 - 22 km NE of Marotta, Italy
November 8, 2022 — 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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How this data is built
Zurich, Switzerland 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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