9
Extreme
Earthquake Risk in San Jose, CA
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates San Jose's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $1,187M from this hazard type
- 33 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.18 times per year on average
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.0 - 17 km SW of Scotia, California (2024-12-05) — 129,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
2
San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How San Jose Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near San Jose
5.1 - Northern California
August 13, 2012 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.0 - 17 km SW of Scotia, California
December 4, 2024 — WATCH
129,000 people exposed; $20,487M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.22 - 9 km W of Mettler, California
August 6, 2024 — ADVISORY
2,800 people exposed; $498M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.0 - 6km NW of American Canyon, California
August 23, 2014 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.2 - offshore Baja California, Mexico
November 21, 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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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in San Jose
Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 7/10
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