7
Very High
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
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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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Sacramento
Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
Earthquake Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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