Lima vs San Francisco — Seismic Risk Comparison
7281 km apart · Peru 🇵🇪 vs United States 🇺🇸
San Francisco faces higher overall seismic risk compared to Lima, based on seismic zone classification, recent earthquake activity, historical events, and proximity to fault lines.
| Metric | Lima | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Seismic Zone | High | High |
| Recent Earthquakes (30d) | 1 | 7 |
| Largest Recent | M5.5 | M3.1 |
| Historical Significant | 5 | 5 |
| Nearest Fault Line |
152 km
CAYESH FAULT SYSTEM |
24 km
Hayward (No) 2011 CFM |
| Population | 7,737,002 | 827,526 |