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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Albuquerque, NM

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 6

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $40M from this hazard type
  • 10 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.0 - 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas (2025-02-15) — 3 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
San Francisco, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Seattle, WA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
8
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Quito, Ecuador
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Albuquerque is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Albuquerque Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Albuquerque

Earthquake - 5.1 - 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas

September 16, 2024 — ADVISORY

14 people exposed; $0M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.0 - 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas

February 14, 2025 — ADVISORY

3 people exposed; $0M capital exposed

Earthquake - 6.1 - 80 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico

November 3, 2022 — WATCH

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.4 - 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas

November 15, 2022 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.4 - 22 km NNW of Midland, Texas

December 15, 2022 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
  • 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
  • 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
  • 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
  • 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly

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