9
Extreme
Earthquake Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Los Angeles's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $4,566M from this hazard type
- 36 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.1 - 4 km NW of Malibu, California (2024-09-12) — 10,100,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Los Angeles Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Los Angeles
5.4 - Greater Los Angeles area, California
July 28, 2008 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.1 - 2km E of La Habra, California
March 28, 2014 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.1 - 4 km NW of Malibu, California
September 11, 2024 — ADVISORY
10,100,000 people exposed; $3,021,324M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.0 - Southern California
November 30, 2023 — ADVISORY
2,047,000 people exposed; $121,479M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.2 - 2 km NW of El Centro, California
February 11, 2024 — ADVISORY
1,663,000 people exposed; $117,287M 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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