3
Moderate
Earthquake Risk in Virginia Beach, VA
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 0
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
Last significant event: No significant events on record
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Virginia Beach is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Virginia Beach 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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Score: 1/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
Tornado Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 0/10
Earthquake Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 7/10
Earthquake Risk in Raleigh, NC
Score: 3/10
Earthquake Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 5/10
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