Earthquake Risk in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is a city of approximately 391k residents in Louisiana. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the New Orleans area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 4 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of New Orleans. The largest was a magnitude 3.0 9 km ESE of French Settlement, Louisiana on December 20, 2005. The nearest was 70 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near New Orleans
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 9 km ESE of French Settlement, Louisiana | 70 km | 5.0 km | Dec 20, 2005 |
| M3.0 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | 122 km | 0.4 km | Aug 2, 2010 |
| M3.0 | 9 km ESE of French Settlement, Louisiana | 70 km | 5.0 km | Dec 20, 2005 |
| M3.0 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | 122 km | 0.4 km | Aug 2, 2010 |