5
High
Earthquake Risk in Mesa, AZ
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $31M from this hazard type
- 15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Largest recent event exposed 1,519,000 people
Last significant event: Earthquake - 7.0 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2024-12-05) — 86,900 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Mesa is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Mesa Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Mesa
Earthquake - 5.1 - 7 km S of Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota, Mexico
May 11, 2024 — ADVISORY
1,519,000 people exposed; $97,570M capital exposed
Earthquake - 7.0 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
December 4, 2024 — WARNING
86,900 people exposed; $14,393M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.1 - 80 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico
November 3, 2022 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.2 - offshore Baja California, Mexico
November 21, 2022 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.5 - 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX
March 6, 2020 — ADVISORY
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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