Earthquake Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
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- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.1 - 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas (2024-07-26) — 70,000 people exposed
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How Houston Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Houston
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 3 notable earthquake events near Houston, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Earthquake - 5.1 - 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas (July 2024) — 70,000 people exposed; $8,017M capital exposed.
Earthquake - 5.1 - 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas
July 25, 2024 — ADVISORY
70,000 people exposed; $8,017M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.8 - Michoacan, Mexico
September 21, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
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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How this data is built
Houston, TX earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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