Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90021) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 34 earthquakes and 4 wildfires.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (34 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
Los Angeles has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90021 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (34 events) and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Angeles, CA, with 34 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90021 was M4.4 Earthquake, which occurred on Aug 12, 2024. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →