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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Dallas, TX

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 $5M from this hazard type
  • 5 events on record in proximity

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.1 - 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas (2024-09-17) — 14 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
Dallas is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Dallas Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Dallas

Earthquake - 5.1 - 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas

July 25, 2024 — ADVISORY

70,000 people exposed; $8,017M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.1 - 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas

September 16, 2024 — ADVISORY

14 people exposed; $0M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.4 - 22 km NNW of Midland, Texas

December 15, 2022 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.1 - 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma

February 2, 2024 — ADVISORY

9,480 people exposed; $765M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.7 - 6km NNE of Magna, Utah

March 17, 2020 — WARNING

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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