Global Earthquake Risk Map
Explore which countries are most prone to earthquakes and discover the safest regions worldwide. This interactive map shows earthquake risk levels based on historical seismic activity and tectonic plate boundaries.
Risk Level Legend
Very High Risk
Countries on major fault lines with frequent major earthquakes
High Risk
Countries with regular seismic activity and moderate to strong earthquakes
Moderate Risk
Countries with occasional earthquakes, usually of lower magnitude
Low Risk
Countries with infrequent, usually minor seismic activity
Very Low Risk
Countries with minimal earthquake activity, stable geological regions
No Data
Insufficient data or uninhabited regions
Interactive World Map
Click on countries to explore their earthquake risk levels and learn about their seismic activity patterns.
Click on country buttons above to explore earthquake risk information
In a full implementation, this would be an interactive SVG world map
Highest Risk Countries
Japan
Located at the intersection of four tectonic plates, experiences over 1,500 earthquakes annually
Indonesia
Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, prone to major earthquakes and tsunamis
Chile
Located along the Nazca and South American plate boundary, site of the strongest recorded earthquake
Turkey
Sits on the North Anatolian Fault, experiences frequent destructive earthquakes
Philippines
Located in the Pacific Ring of Fire with multiple active fault systems
Iran
Situated on several major fault lines, experiences regular seismic activity
Safest Countries
Antarctica
Stable continental plate with minimal seismic activity
Australia (Central)
Located in the middle of the Australian plate, very stable geologically
Brazil (Central)
Interior regions are far from plate boundaries and very stable
Canada (Central)
Canadian Shield region is geologically very stable
Scandinavia
Baltic Shield provides geological stability with minimal earthquake risk
Arabian Peninsula (Interior)
Stable Arabian plate interior with low seismic activity
Understanding Earthquake Risk
What Determines Risk Level?
- • Tectonic plate boundaries: Areas where plates meet have higher risk
- • Historical earthquake frequency: Past activity indicates future risk
- • Fault line proximity: Distance from active fault systems
- • Geological stability: Age and composition of underlying rock
- • Magnitude of past events: Strength of historical earthquakes
Important Notes
- • Risk levels are based on natural geological factors
- • Building codes and preparedness affect actual impact
- • Even low-risk areas can experience rare earthquakes
- • Coastal areas may face additional tsunami risks
- • Risk can vary significantly within large countries