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Very High

earthquake Earthquake Risk in Sacramento, CA

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 1

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Sacramento's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $108M from this hazard type
  • 1 events on record in proximity
  • Occurs roughly 0.12 times per year on average
  • Located in a seismically active region

Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.0 - 6km NW of American Canyon, California (2014-08-24)

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
7
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
8
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
9
FEMA: 7Historical: 3
10
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
Sacramento is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Sacramento Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Sacramento

Earthquake - 6.0 - 6km NW of American Canyon, California

August 23, 2014 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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