7
Very High
Earthquake Risk in Sacramento, CA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Sacramento's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $108M from this hazard type
- 44 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.12 times per year on average
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.3 - 13 km NNW of Susanville, California (2025-12-31) — 402 people exposed
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 - 17 km SW of Scotia, California
December 4, 2024 — WATCH
129,000 people exposed; $20,487M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.3 - 13 km NNW of Susanville, California
December 30, 2025 — ADVISORY
402 people exposed; $7M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.0 - 6km NW of American Canyon, California
August 23, 2014 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.0 - 37 km ENE of Big Pine, California
January 5, 2022 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.5 - 252km W of Ferndale, California
May 17, 2020 — 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: 0/10
Flood Risk in Sacramento
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Sacramento
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Sacramento
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Sacramento
Score: 0/10
Earthquake Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 9/10
Earthquake Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 9/10
Earthquake Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 9/10
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