Earthquake Risk by State and Territory

Use the chart below to find out if you live in a state or territory at moderate, high, or very high earthquake risk. Since not all communities in a state or territory share the same risk from an earthquake, use the maps produced by the United States Geological Survey to see the risk to your community.

Moderate Risk High Risk Very High Risk
  • Alabama
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Georgia
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Mississippi
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • Texas
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
  • American Samoa
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Missouri
  • New Mexico
  • Puerto Rico
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Utah
  • Alaska
  • California
  • Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
  • Guam
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Virgin Islands
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Last Modified: Wednesday, 19-Apr-2006 14:36:25 EDT