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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Fresno, CA

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Fresno's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $136M from this hazard type
  • 46 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Occurs roughly 0.11 times per year on average

Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.0 - 17 km SW of Scotia, California (2024-12-05) — 129,000 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
Fresno is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Fresno Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Fresno

Earthquake - 5.1 - 4 km NW of Malibu, California

September 11, 2024 — ADVISORY

10,100,000 people exposed; $3,021,324M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.1 - 21 km ENE of Barstow, California

July 28, 2024 — ADVISORY

476,000 people exposed; $87,077M capital exposed

Earthquake - 6.0 - 17 km SW of Scotia, California

December 4, 2024 — WATCH

129,000 people exposed; $20,487M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.22 - 9 km W of Mettler, California

August 6, 2024 — ADVISORY

2,800 people exposed; $498M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.0 - 37 km ENE of Big Pine, California

January 5, 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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