What does this recorded earthquakes ranking show?

It orders states by Recorded earthquakes, M4.0+ since 2000. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Catalog supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

Lowest recorded earthquakes by state

Recorded earthquakes, M4.0+ since 2000.

This measure has no better end. The order describes the states, it does not rank them — see the other direction.

Earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater whose recorded epicenter falls inside the county, from 1 January 2000 through 31 December 2025. This is a historical count, not a forecast or a measure of damage risk; an event near a county line counts where its estimated epicenter falls.

How to read this ranking

Connecticut has the lowest published recorded earthquakes in this comparison, at 0. The next states shown are District of Columbia (0) and Florida (0).

The table orders 51 states by recorded earthquakes, m4.0+ since 2000. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater whose recorded epicenter falls inside the county, from 1 January 2000 through 31 December 2025. This is a historical count, not a forecast or a measure of damage risk; an event near a county line counts where its estimated epicenter falls.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Recorded earthquakes, M4.0+ since 2000. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Catalog. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Catalog. · How this is built

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