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earthquake 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

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 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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