Earthquake Risk in New Mexico
All New Mexico counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index earthquake score
Earthquake risk — ground shaking from sudden movement along geologic faults — is rated for 33 of 33 New Mexico counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Bernalillo County carries the state's highest earthquake score at 97.7, with $40M in expected annual earthquake losses.
No New Mexico county reaches the High band for earthquake, and expected annual losses from earthquake total roughly $64M 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 | Bernalillo County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $40M | |
| 2 | Doña Ana County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $5M | |
| 3 | Valencia County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $4M | |
| 4 | Santa Fe County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $4M | |
| 5 | Sandoval County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $4M | |
| 6 | San Juan County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M | |
| 7 | Rio Arriba County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $954K | |
| 8 | McKinley County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $717K | |
| 9 | Socorro County | Low | 0.01 / yr | $680K | |
| 10 | Cibola County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $475K | |
| 11 | Torrance County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $339K | |
| 12 | Taos County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $339K | |
| 13 | Otero County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $297K | |
| 14 | Luna County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $222K | |
| 15 | Grant County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $179K | |
| 16 | Los Alamos County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $558K | |
| 17 | San Miguel County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $159K | |
| 18 | Sierra County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $117K | |
| 19 | Colfax County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $72K | |
| 20 | Hidalgo County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $73K | |
| 21 | Curry County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $90K | |
| 22 | Chaves County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $62K | |
| 23 | Lea County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $52K | |
| 24 | Mora County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $29K | |
| 25 | Eddy County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $42K | |
| 26 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $31K | |
| 27 | Roosevelt County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $39K | |
| 28 | Catron County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $21K | |
| 29 | Quay County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $15K | |
| 30 | Union County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $15K | |
| 31 | Guadalupe County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K | |
| 32 | Harding County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K | |
| 33 | De Baca County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
33 New Mexico counties with measurable earthquake risk. See the national earthquake ranking or all New Mexico counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which New Mexico county has the highest earthquake risk?
Bernalillo County has the highest FEMA earthquake risk score in New Mexico at 97.7 (Medium), with $40M in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many New Mexico counties face significant earthquake risk?
33 New Mexico counties record measurable earthquake risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.