Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 90404 in Santa Monica, CA. These include 28 earthquakes and 11 wildfires.
With 28 recorded incidents (72% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% 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 Nov 5, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90404 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (28 events) and wildfires (11 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Monica, CA, with 28 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90404 was Wildfire: GETTY (553 acres), which occurred on Nov 5, 2019. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →