USA Facts - Earthquake damages have nearly doubled in the last five years, primarily due to people — and the subsequent infrastructure they create — moving to earthquake-prone areas. Many of the most affected states are in the western US. See the numbers behind this trend.
- Annual earthquake damages in the US are estimated at $14.7 billion, up from $7.5 billion in 2017. California accounts for $9.6 billion of the annual losses, followed by Washington ($1.2 billion) and Oregon ($745 million).
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