New York City vs San Francisco — Seismic Risk Comparison
4129 km apart · United States 🇺🇸 vs United States 🇺🇸
San Francisco faces higher overall seismic risk compared to New York City, based on seismic zone classification, recent earthquake activity, historical events, and proximity to fault lines.
| Metric | New York City | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Seismic Zone | High | High |
| Recent Earthquakes (30d) | 0 | 7 |
| Largest Recent | — | M3.1 |
| Historical Significant | 5 | 5 |
| Nearest Fault Line | — |
24 km
Hayward (No) 2011 CFM |
| Population | 8,804,190 | 827,526 |
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