Natural-disaster risk in Malta
In Malta, the leading natural-disaster exposures are wildfire, earthquake, drought. The safest city for disasters is Valletta (safety 76/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Malta from natural disasters
- Valletta — safety 76/100, main risk wildfire
- Qormi — safety 76/100, main risk wildfire
- Żabbar — safety 76/100, main risk wildfire
- San Pawl il-Baħar — safety 75/100, main risk wildfire
- Birkirkara — safety 75/100, main risk wildfire
- Mosta — safety 75/100, main risk wildfire
- Sliema — safety 75/100, main risk wildfire
FAQ
Is Malta safe from natural disasters?
Across 7 cities in Malta, the highest average exposure is wildfire (4.0/5). Safest city: Valletta (safety 76/100).
What natural disasters affect Malta?
By modelled average tier: wildfire 4.0/5; earthquake 3.0/5; drought 3.0/5; flooding 2.0/5; extreme heat 2.0/5; tsunami 2.0/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Malta is safest from natural disasters?
Valletta, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.