Natural Hazard Risks in Tokyo, Japan
Population: 14.0M
Tokyo 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 Tokyo, Japan.
Hazard Risk Overview
Earthquake Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •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
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 1
- •High risk rating for Tokyo based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •1 events on record in proximity
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 6
- •High risk rating for Tokyo based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •18 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Tokyo based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •27 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (9 events)
Tsunami Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Tokyo based on ThinkHazard (Tsunami)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •Active in the last 12 months (13 events)
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