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9
Extreme

earthquake Earthquake Risk in Seattle, WA

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 0

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Seattle's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $1,215M from this hazard type
  • Located in a seismically active region

Last significant event: No significant events on record

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
4
Seattle, WA
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

How Seattle Compares

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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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