9
Extreme
Earthquake Risk in Oakland, CA
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Oakland's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $1,352M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- Occurs roughly 0.14 times per year on average
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.1 - 15km ESE of Alum Rock, CA (2022-10-25)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
6
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
How Oakland Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Oakland
Earthquake - 6.0 - 6km NW of American Canyon, California
August 23, 2014 — WATCH
Impact data not available
5.1 - Northern California
August 13, 2012 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.1 - 15km ESE of Alum Rock, CA
October 24, 2022 — 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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Score: 7/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Oakland
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
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Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Oakland
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Oakland
Score: 3/10
Earthquake Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
Earthquake Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 7/10
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