ZIP code 90023, covering Los Angeles, CA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 earthquakes, 4 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Los Angeles is earthquakes, with 45 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Los Angeles has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 90023 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (45 events), wildfires (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Angeles, CA, with 45 events documented.
Los Angeles has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90023 was M4.4 Earthquake, which occurred on Aug 12, 2024. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →