Landslide Risk in Beijing, China
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Beijing based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- 13 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (13 events)
- Terrain and soil conditions favor landslide risk
Last significant event: Landslide - Yan Mountains, N of Changping, Beijing, China (2025-08-23) — 10,600 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
How Beijing Compares
Notable Landslide Events Near Beijing
Landslide - Yan Mountains, N of Changping, Beijing, China
August 22, 2025 — WATCH
10,600 people exposed; $461M capital exposed
Landslide - Central China Mountains, N of Changping, Beijing, China
June 19, 2025 — WATCH
12,500 people exposed; $242M capital exposed
Landslide - Central China Mountains, SW of Changping, Beijing, China
May 9, 2025 — WARNING
67,900 people exposed; $621M capital exposed
Landslide - Central China Mountains, NW of Zhuozhou, Beijing, China
July 29, 2025 — WATCH
164,000 people exposed; $4,977M capital exposed
Landslide - Taihang Shan, NW of Zhuozhou, Beijing, China
July 25, 2025 — WATCH
15,200 people exposed; $95M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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How this data is built
Beijing, China landslide risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live landslide monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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