Los Angeles vs San Francisco — Seismic Risk Comparison
559 km apart · United States 🇺🇸 vs United States 🇺🇸
San Francisco faces higher overall seismic risk compared to Los Angeles, based on seismic zone classification, recent earthquake activity, historical events, and proximity to fault lines.
| Métrique | Los Angeles | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Zone Sismique | High | High |
| Séismes Récents (30d) | 4 | 5 |
| Largest Recent | M3,6 | M3,1 |
| Historical Significant | 5 | 5 |
| Nearest Fault Line |
23 km
Newport-Inglewood alt 1 |
24 km
Hayward (No) 2011 CFM |
| Population | 3 820 914 | 827 526 |
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