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7
Very High

earthquake Earthquake Risk in Honolulu, HI

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 3

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Honolulu's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $93M from this hazard type
  • 3 events on record in proximity
  • Located in a seismically active region

Last significant event: test Earthquake Collazo (2011-05-10)

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
7
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
8
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
9
FEMA: 7Historical: 3
10
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
Honolulu is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Honolulu Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Honolulu

laras

November 9, 2010 WATCH

Impact data not available

test Earthquake Collazo

May 9, 2011 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Test Hurricane Collazo

May 9, 2011 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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