Earthquake Risk in Hawaii
All Hawaii counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index earthquake score
Earthquake risk — ground shaking from sudden movement along geologic faults — is rated for 5 of 5 Hawaii counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Hawaii County carries the state's highest earthquake score at 99.1, with $121M in expected annual earthquake losses.
2 Hawaii counties are rated High or Very High for earthquake, and expected annual losses from earthquake total roughly $247M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Earthquake
| # | County | Earthquake Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii County | High | 0.40 / yr | $121M | |
| 2 | Honolulu County | High | 0.01 / yr | $93M | |
| 3 | Maui County | Medium | 0.04 / yr | $33M | |
| 4 | Kauai County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $210K | |
| 5 | Kalawao County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $41K |
5 Hawaii counties with measurable earthquake risk. See the national earthquake ranking or all Hawaii counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hawaii county has the highest earthquake risk?
Hawaii County has the highest FEMA earthquake risk score in Hawaii at 99.1 (High), with $121M in expected annual losses and about 0.40 events per year.
How many Hawaii counties face significant earthquake risk?
5 Hawaii counties record measurable earthquake risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 2 of them are rated High or Very High.