5
High
Landslide Risk in Zurich, Switzerland
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Zurich based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Landslide - Central European Highlands, Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland (2025-05-15) — 85,600 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Zurich is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Zurich Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Zurich
Landslide - Central European Highlands, N of Aarau, Aargau, Switzerland
May 6, 2024 — WARNING
38,200 people exposed; $8,051M capital exposed
Flood/Landslide - Switzerland
August 13, 2014 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Landslide - Central European Highlands, Altdorf, Uri, Switzerland
April 30, 2025 — WARNING
18,800 people exposed; $5,030M capital exposed
Landslide - Northwestern Alps, SW of Altdorf, Uri, Switzerland
April 28, 2025 — WARNING
7,280 people exposed; $2,582M capital exposed
Landslide - Central European Highlands, Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland
May 14, 2025 — WARNING
85,600 people exposed; $44,216M 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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