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Building and Construction Authority
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Precautions to take during earth tremors

Property type

Condo/Strata

Landed

HDB

Others

Singapore buildings are designed to withstand distant tremors. During earth tremors in Singapore, stay calm, follow safety tips, and contact SCDF or BCA for help.

Wide view of a dense city skyline with high-rise buildings under cloudy skies, illustrating urban exposure to earthquake tremors.

As Singapore lies outside earthquake zones, its buildings are generally safe from earthquakes. However, from time to time, buildings may experience tremors from Sumatra, Indonesia. Nevertheless, Singapore’s buildings are designed to withstand tremors caused by distant earthquakes.

What to do during earth tremors 

When a tremor occurs, stay calm and take the following precautions:

  • If you are indoors

    • Take cover under a table.

    • Do not use a naked flame.

    • Do not use the lift.

  • If you are outdoors

    • Remain in the open until the tremor stops; this will keep you safe from the risk of falling debris.

    • Stay away from buildings.

Where to get help

If you or others are injured, call the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) at 995 or the Singapore Police Force (SPF) at 999 for assistance.

For more information, refer to SCDF's leaflet on earth tremor:

Multilingual SCDF leaflet titled Earth Tremor showing safety precautions, emergency hotlines, and guidance for what to do during tremors, with illustrations of people taking cover under a table.

To report tremors, please contact BCA or HDB:

  • BCA (for private buildings)
    6334 2408 / 6334 2580 

  • HDB Essential Maintenance Services (for public housing)
    1800 275 5555 / 1800 241 7711

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