Government records show 391 natural disaster events affecting the Cambria, CA area (ZIP 93428) — a notably active disaster history. These include 384 earthquakes and 7 wildfires.
With 384 recorded incidents (98% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2022.
Cambria has experienced 7 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 Oct 9, 2023.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93428 has experienced 391 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (384 events) and wildfires (7 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 98% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambria, CA, with 384 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93428 was Wildfire: GREEN (247 acres), which occurred on Oct 9, 2023. 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 →