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.
Safest cities in Oman from natural disasters
- Rustaq — safety 78/100, main risk drought
- ‘Ibrī — safety 77/100, main risk drought
- Bawshar — safety 76/100, main risk drought
- As Suwayq — safety 76/100, main risk drought
- Şalālah — safety 74/100, main risk drought
- Muscat — safety 74/100, main risk drought
- Sohar — safety 74/100, main risk drought
- Seeb — safety 74/100, main risk drought
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.