Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 90402 in Santa Monica, CA. These include 23 earthquakes and 15 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for Santa Monica is earthquakes, with 23 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. 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 May 21, 2021.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90402 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (23 events) and wildfires (15 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Monica, CA, with 23 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90402 was Wildfire: PALISADES (1.2K acres), which occurred on May 21, 2021. 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 →