Earthquake Risk in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Providence County carries the state's highest earthquake score at 89.4, with $4M in expected annual earthquake losses.
No Rhode Island county reaches the High band for earthquake, and expected annual losses from earthquake total roughly $8M 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 | Providence County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $4M | |
| 2 | Kent County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M | |
| 3 | Washington County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $921K | |
| 4 | Newport County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $483K | |
| 5 | Bristol County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $384K |
5 Rhode Island counties with measurable earthquake risk. See the national earthquake ranking or all Rhode Island counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rhode Island county has the highest earthquake risk?
Providence County has the highest FEMA earthquake risk score in Rhode Island at 89.4 (Low), with $4M in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many Rhode Island counties face significant earthquake risk?
5 Rhode Island counties record measurable earthquake risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.