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Which state has the most earthquakes that cause damage? Which state has the most earthquakes (not human-induced)?

California has more earthquakes that cause damage than any other state. Alaska and California have the most earthquakes (not human-induced).

Learn more: Earthquake Information by Region

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Which state has the most earthquakes that cause damage? Which state has the most earthquakes (not human-induced)?

California has more earthquakes that cause damage than any other state. Alaska and California have the most earthquakes (not human-induced). Learn more: Earthquake Information by Region
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Which state has the most earthquakes that cause damage? Which state has the most earthquakes (not human-induced)?

California has more earthquakes that cause damage than any other state. Alaska and California have the most earthquakes (not human-induced). Learn more: Earthquake Information by Region
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Where can I search an earthquake catalog for past events?

You might be able to find what you’re looking for using our collection of Earthquake Lists, so check that first. If that doesn’t work, use one of these Earthquake Catalog Search webpages: World-wide Earthquakes Catalog (M4.5+ worldwide, M2.5+ U.S.) Historic ANSS (Advanced National Seismic System) Composite Catalog (M4.5+ world-wide, all magnitudes U.S.)
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Where can I search an earthquake catalog for past events?

You might be able to find what you’re looking for using our collection of Earthquake Lists, so check that first. If that doesn’t work, use one of these Earthquake Catalog Search webpages: World-wide Earthquakes Catalog (M4.5+ worldwide, M2.5+ U.S.) Historic ANSS (Advanced National Seismic System) Composite Catalog (M4.5+ world-wide, all magnitudes U.S.)
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ANSS-Advanced National Seismic System

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Harley M. Benz, John R. Filson, Walter J. Arabasz, Lind Gee, Lisa A. Wald

USGS National Seismic Hazard Maps

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently completed new probabilistic seismic hazard maps for the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. These hazard maps form the basis of the probabilistic component of the design maps used in the 1997 edition of the NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures, prepared by the Building Seismic Safety...
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A.D. Frankel, C.S. Mueller, T.P. Barnhard, Edgar V. Leyendecker, R.L. Wesson, S. C. Harmsen, F. W. Klein, D. M. Perkins, N.C. Dickman, S.L. Hanson, M. G. Hopper

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Updated Date: February 25, 2022
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