Earthquake Risk in Memphis, TN
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
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- FEMA rates Memphis's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $215M from this hazard type
- 1 events on record in proximity
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: 7.7M New Madrid Fault (2011-05-16)
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How Memphis Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Memphis
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 1 notable earthquake event near Memphis, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: 7.7M New Madrid Fault (May 2011).
7.7M New Madrid Fault
May 15, 2011 — 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
Memphis, TN 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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