7
Very High
Earthquake Risk in Arizona
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
Arizona faces very high earthquake risk. 1 of 15 counties (7%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: Year-round
Highest-Risk Cities in Arizona
Notable Earthquake Events
Earthquake - 7.0 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
December 4, 2024 — WARNING
Mesa, AZ
86,900 people exposed; $14,393M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.1 - 7 km S of Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota, Mexico
May 11, 2024 — ADVISORY
Mesa, AZ
1,519,000 people exposed; $97,570M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.2 - 2 km NW of El Centro, California
February 11, 2024 — ADVISORY
Phoenix, AZ
1,663,000 people exposed; $117,287M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.3 - 3 km NW of El Centro, California
February 11, 2024 — ADVISORY
Phoenix, AZ
1,663,000 people exposed; $117,679M capital exposed
Other Hazards in Arizona
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