Natural Hazard Risks in Quito, Ecuador
Population: 1.8M
Quito faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from earthquakes (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Quito, Ecuador.
Hazard Risk Overview
Earthquake Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •4 event(s) in the last 12 months
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 4
- •High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •5 events on record in proximity
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 3
- •High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •4 events on record in proximity
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Extreme Heat Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
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