7
Very High
Earthquake Risk in Philadelphia, PA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
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- FEMA rates Philadelphia's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $42M from this hazard type
- Located in a seismically active region
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Philadelphia is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Philadelphia Compares
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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: 3/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Philadelphia
Score: 7/10
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Score: 0/10
Earthquake Risk in New York, NY
Score: 5/10
Earthquake Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 5/10
Earthquake Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 7/10
How this data is built
Philadelphia, PA 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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