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5
High

tsunami Tsunami Risk in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 0

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Tsunami)

Last significant event: No significant events on record

Highest Risk Cities for Tsunamis

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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
3
Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 7Historical: 2
7
FEMA: 5Historical: 0
8
Risk: 5Historical: 1
9
Risk: 5Historical: 0
10
Risk: 5Historical: 0
Guatemala City is not in the top 10 for tsunami risk among tracked cities.

How Guatemala City Compares

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Tsunami Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know your evacuation route to higher ground — practice it regularly
  • 2.If you feel a strong earthquake near the coast, move inland immediately
  • 3.Heed official tsunami warnings and never go to the beach to watch
  • 4.Know the natural warning signs — rapid sea level drop, unusual ocean behavior
  • 5.Have a go-bag ready with essentials for quick evacuation

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