Federal records document 152 natural disaster events in the Cayucos, CA area (ZIP 93430). These include 143 earthquakes and 9 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for Cayucos is earthquakes, with 143 recorded events making up 94% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 12, 2025.
Cayucos has experienced 9 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 93430 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (143 events) and wildfires (9 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cayucos, CA, with 143 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93430 was M3.5 Earthquake, which occurred on Dec 12, 2025. 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 →