Probability of an Earthquake
Los Angeles Region

Earthquake damage in Northridge, 1994. Photo courtesy of FEMA.

Within the next 30 years (from 2014), the probability of a major earthquake in the Los Angeles region is:

Magnitude 6.7: 60% (Equal to 1994 Northridge Earthquake)

Magnitude 7.0: 46% (Very serious damage)

Magnitude 7.5: 31% (About 5X destructive energy of 7.0)

Magnitude 8.0: 7% (Tremendous destruction & loss of life)

Source: U.S. Geological Service
See Richter Magnitude Scale for a description of the impact of various magnitude levels.

Know What To Do Before, During and After a Major Earthquake.

Significant Earthquakes Impacting Los Angeles County.