Condados con el mayor riesgo de terremotos en New York

Out of 63 counties with earthquake data, these are the counties with the highest seismic risk.

Statistic	Value
Counties ranked	63
Avg earthquake risk (top 100)	5.3/50

Top 63 Counties

Rank	County	State	Risk Score	Rating	Expected Annual Loss
1	Kings	New York	30/50	Relatively High	$9.7M
2	New York	New York	24.6/50	Relatively High	$11.5M
3	Queens	New York	24/50	Relatively High	$7.8M
4	Clinton	New York	17.1/50	Relatively High	$9.7M
5	Columbia	New York	13.1/50	Relatively High	$7.8M
6	Nassau	New York	9.3/50	Relatively High	$7.8M
7	Westchester	New York	8.7/50	Relatively High	$4.7M
8	Erie	New York	8.1/50	Relatively Low	$1.5M
9	Chautauqua	New York	7.7/50	Relatively Low	$7.8M
10	Monroe	New York	7.4/50	Relatively Low	$1.4M
11	St. Lawrence	New York	7.3/50	Relatively Low	$1.1M
12	Suffolk	New York	6.5/50	Relatively Low	$4.1M
13	Oneida	New York	6/50	Relatively Low	$1.4M
14	Albany	New York	6/50	Relatively Low	$1.1M
15	Sullivan	New York	5.7/50	Relatively High	$4.7M
16	Onondaga	New York	5.7/50	Relatively Low	$695K
17	Rockland	New York	5.4/50	Relatively Low	$1.1M
18	Franklin	New York	5.4/50	Relatively Low	$1.1M
19	Essex	New York	5.1/50	Relatively Low	$531K
20	Schenectady	New York	5.1/50	Relatively Low	$447K
21	Niagara	New York	4.9/50	Relatively Low	$364K
22	Dutchess	New York	4.8/50	Relatively Low	$6.1M
23	Orange	New York	4.8/50	Relatively Low	$4.1M
24	Jefferson	New York	4.3/50	Relatively Low	$1.1M
25	Fulton	New York	4.3/50	Relatively Low	$1.1M
26	Warren	New York	4.3/50	Relatively Low	$302K
27	Rensselaer	New York	4.2/50	Relatively Low	$4.1M
28	Putnam	New York	4.2/50	Relatively Low	$3.2M
29	Chemung	New York	4.1/50	Relatively Low	$4.1M
30	Ulster	New York	3.8/50	Relatively Low	$577K
31	Herkimer	New York	3.7/50	Relatively Low	$1.4M
32	Broome	New York	3.6/50	Relatively Low	$3.2M
33	Lebanon	New York	3.6/50	Relatively Low	$153K
34	Oswego	New York	3.5/50	Very Low	$477K
35	Montgomery	New York	3.4/50	Very Low	$90K
36	Saratoga	New York	3.2/50	Very Low	$609K
37	Hamilton	New York	3.2/50	Very Low	$69K
38	Orleans	New York	3/50	Very Low	$1.4M
39	Washington	New York	3/50	Very Low	$147K
40	Cayuga	New York	2.8/50	Very Low	$695K
41	Wayne	New York	2.8/50	Very Low	$130K
42	Genesee	New York	2.8/50	Very Low	$128K
43	Tompkins	New York	2.7/50	Relatively Low	$3.2M
44	Litchfield	New York	2.7/50	Very Low	$179K
45	Ontario	New York	2.7/50	Very Low	$116K
46	Otsego	New York	2.7/50	Very Low	$98K
47	Cattaraugus	New York	2.6/50	Very Low	$1.5M
48	Delaware	New York	2.6/50	Relatively Low	$1.1M
49	Greene	New York	2.6/50	Very Low	$1.1M
50	Madison	New York	2.6/50	Relatively Low	$770K
51	Livingston	New York	2.3/50	Very Low	$1.4M
52	Cortland	New York	2.3/50	Relatively Low	$770K
53	Lewis	New York	2.3/50	Very Low	$67K
54	Chenango	New York	1.9/50	Very Low	$123K
55	Seneca	New York	1.9/50	Very Low	$43K
56	Steuben	New York	1.9/50	Very Low	$31K
57	Schoharie	New York	1.8/50	Very Low	$90K
58	Yates	New York	1.8/50	Very Low	$13K
59	Allegany	New York	1.5/50	Very Low	$16K
60	Wyoming	New York	1.2/50	Very Low	$128K
61	Bedford	New York	1.2/50	Very Low	$9K
62	Schuyler	New York	1.1/50	Very Low	$79K
63	Tioga	New York	1.1/50	Very Low	$13K

* = New Madrid Seismic Zone

Methodology

County rankings for New York based on average FEMA earthquake risk score.

Data sources: FEMA National Risk Index, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is earthquake risk calculated?

Earthquake risk scores (0-50) are from the FEMA National Risk Index, which combines seismic hazard exposure, community vulnerability, and expected losses. Higher scores indicate greater earthquake risk to people and property.

What is the New Madrid Seismic Zone?

The New Madrid Seismic Zone spans parts of Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Mississippi. The 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes (estimated M7.5-7.9) were among the strongest in U.S. history. This region remains seismically active, and most buildings were not designed to withstand major earthquakes.

Does earthquake risk affect home insurance?

Standard homeowners insurance does not cover earthquake damage. Separate earthquake insurance is required, and premiums vary significantly based on location, construction type, and proximity to fault lines.

Condados con el mayor riesgo de terremotos en New York — 2026