Earthquake Risk in New Orleans, LA
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
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- Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- 1 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.1 - 118 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba (2026-06-08)
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How New Orleans Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near New Orleans
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 1 notable earthquake event near New Orleans, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Earthquake - 6.1 - 118 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba (June 2026).
Earthquake - 6.1 - 118 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba
June 7, 2026 — WATCH
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
New Orleans, LA 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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