Santa Monica, CA (ZIP 90401) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 22 earthquakes and 8 wildfires.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
Santa Monica has experienced 8 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 5, 2019.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 90401 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (22 events) and wildfires (8 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Monica, CA, with 22 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90401 was Wildfire: GETTY (553 acres), which occurred on Nov 5, 2019. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →