Government records show 366 natural disaster events affecting the San Simeon, CA area (ZIP 93452) — a notably active disaster history. These include 348 earthquakes and 18 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for San Simeon is earthquakes, with 348 recorded events making up 95% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93452 has experienced 366 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (348 events) and wildfires (18 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Simeon, CA, with 348 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93452 was M3.2 Earthquake, which occurred on Oct 30, 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 →