5
High
Earthquake Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 5
Key Risk Factors
- 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
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Houston is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Houston Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Houston
Earthquake - 5.1 - 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas
July 25, 2024 — ADVISORY
70,000 people exposed; $8,017M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.7 - 6km NNE of Magna, Utah
March 17, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.8 - Michoacan, Mexico
September 21, 2022 — 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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Score: 3/10
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Score: 9/10
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Tornado Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Houston
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Houston
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Houston
Score: 0/10
Earthquake Risk in Austin, TX
Score: 1/10
Earthquake Risk in San Antonio, TX
Score: 3/10
Earthquake Risk in Dallas, TX
Score: 5/10
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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