Earthquake Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index earthquake score
Earthquake risk — ground shaking from sudden movement along geologic faults — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Chittenden County carries the state's highest earthquake score at 76.7, with $2M in expected annual earthquake losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for earthquake, and expected annual losses from earthquake total roughly $6M 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 | Chittenden County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M | |
| 2 | Franklin County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $631K | |
| 3 | Rutland County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $472K | |
| 4 | Addison County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $474K | |
| 5 | Windsor County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $380K | |
| 6 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $404K | |
| 7 | Windham County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $288K | |
| 8 | Orleans County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $236K | |
| 9 | Bennington County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $233K | |
| 10 | Caledonia County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $224K | |
| 11 | Lamoille County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $244K | |
| 12 | Orange County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $169K | |
| 13 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $161K | |
| 14 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $44K |
14 Vermont counties with measurable earthquake risk. See the national earthquake ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest earthquake risk?
Chittenden County has the highest FEMA earthquake risk score in Vermont at 76.7 (Low), with $2M in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant earthquake risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable earthquake risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.