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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Phoenix, 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
  • 21 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Largest recent event exposed 1,663,000 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

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
San Francisco, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Seattle, WA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
8
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Quito, Ecuador
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Phoenix is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Phoenix Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Phoenix

Earthquake - 5.2 - 2 km NW of El Centro, California

February 11, 2024 — ADVISORY

1,663,000 people exposed; $117,287M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.3 - 3 km NW of El Centro, California

February 11, 2024 — ADVISORY

1,663,000 people exposed; $117,679M capital exposed

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 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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