Current Earthquake Activity
Earthquakes are sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth's surface. They can cause buildings to collapse, trigger landslides, and generate tsunamis in coastal areas. The United States has significant seismic activity along the West Coast, in Alaska, and in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
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Recent earthquake events that have impacted the United States, ranked by severity and population exposure.
Long Beach, CA
September 11, 2024
Earthquake - 5.1 - 4 km NW of Malibu, California
Impact: 10,100,000 people exposed; $3,021,324M capital exposed
Oklahoma City, OK
February 2, 2024
Earthquake - 5.1 - 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Impact: 9,480 people exposed; $765M capital exposed
Oakland, CA
October 24, 2022
Earthquake - 5.1 - 15km ESE of Alum Rock, CA
Impact: Impact data not available
Oklahoma City, OK
November 6, 2016
Earthquake - 5.0 - 2km W of Cushing, Oklahoma
Impact: Impact data not available
San Diego, CA
June 9, 2016
Earthquake - 5.2 - 21km N of Borrego Springs, California
Impact: Impact data not available
San Diego, CA
June 9, 2016
Earthquake - 5.2 - 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA
Impact: Impact data not available
Oakland, CA
August 23, 2014
Earthquake - 6.0 - 6km NW of American Canyon, California
Impact: Impact data not available
Long Beach, CA
March 28, 2014
Earthquake - 5.1 - 2km E of La Habra, California
Impact: Impact data not available
Oakland, CA
August 13, 2012
5.1 - Northern California
Impact: Impact data not available
Oklahoma City, OK
November 4, 2011
5.6 - Oklahoma
Impact: Impact data not available
Memphis, TN
May 15, 2011
7.7M New Madrid Fault
Impact: Impact data not available
Honolulu, HI
May 9, 2011
test Earthquake Collazo
Impact: Impact data not available
Honolulu, HI
May 9, 2011
Test Hurricane Collazo
Impact: Impact data not available
Honolulu, HI
November 9, 2010
laras
Impact: Impact data not available
San Diego, CA
July 6, 2010
5.4 - Southern California
Impact: Impact data not available
Long Beach, CA
July 28, 2008
5.4 - Greater Los Angeles area, California
Impact: Impact data not available
Cities with Highest Earthquake Risk
| Rank | City | Risk Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 9 |
| 2 | San Jose, CA | 9 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | 9 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | 9 |
| 5 | Long Beach, CA | 9 |
| 6 | Oakland, CA | 9 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | 7 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | 7 |
| 9 | San Diego, CA | 7 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | 7 |
| 11 | Nashville, TN | 7 |
| 12 | Portland, OR | 7 |
| 13 | Las Vegas, NV | 7 |
| 14 | Memphis, TN | 7 |
| 15 | Fresno, CA | 7 |
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