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7
Very High

earthquake Earthquake Risk in Tennessee

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

Tennessee faces very high earthquake risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 2 major cities.

Seasonal pattern: Year-round

Highest-Risk Cities in Tennessee

1
Nashville, TN
Very High
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
2
Memphis, TN
Very High · 1 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 1

Notable Earthquake Events

7.7M New Madrid Fault

May 15, 2011 — WARNING

Memphis, TN

Impact data not available

Other Hazards in Tennessee

wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 3/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 3/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 7/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 9/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 9/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 5/10
extreme-heat
Extreme Heat Risk
Score: 7/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 3/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 7/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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