5
High
Earthquake Risk in Jacksonville, FL
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- 2 events on record in proximity
- Largest recent event exposed 1,060,000 people
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.8 - 40 km S of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba (2024-11-10) — 1,060,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Jacksonville is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Jacksonville Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Jacksonville
Earthquake - 6.8 - 40 km S of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba
November 9, 2024 — WARNING
1,060,000 people exposed; $15,112M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.8 - 40 km S of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba
November 9, 2024 — WARNING
859,000 people exposed; $12,054M capital exposed
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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