Natural-disaster risk in Oman

In Oman, the leading natural-disaster exposures are drought, extreme heat, earthquake. The safest city for disasters is Rustaq (safety 78/100). 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.
Oman — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
2Quake2Flood1Storm2Wildfire4Heat5Drought1Cold1Tsunami

Safest cities in Oman from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Oman safe from natural disasters?

Across 9 cities in Oman, the highest average exposure is drought (5.0/5). Safest city: Rustaq (safety 78/100).

What natural disasters affect Oman?

By modelled average tier: drought 5.0/5; extreme heat 3.8/5; earthquake 2.3/5; wildfire 2.0/5; flooding 1.7/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Oman is safest from natural disasters?

Rustaq, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.

All cities in Oman →