Hawaii vs Kansas Earthquake Risk

Hawaii has a higher earthquake risk with a score of 8/10 (High) compared to Kansas at 2/10 (Low). This means Hawaii faces more frequent and potentially more destructive seismic events.

Hawaii averages approximately 500 earthquakes per year, while Kansas averages about 20 per year. Hawaii experiences roughly 480 more earthquakes annually.

Hawaii is associated with Volcanic hotspot activity, Hilina slump. Kansas is associated with Induced seismicity (near OK border). These fault systems determine the type and frequency of seismic activity each state experiences.

In Hawaii, approximately 90% of the population lives in areas at risk from earthquakes, compared to 5% in Kansas. Hawaii has a larger percentage of residents exposed to seismic hazard.

Hawaii's most notable earthquake: 2018 Kilauea (M6.9). Kansas's most notable earthquake: 2014 Harper County (M4.9). These historical events illustrate the seismic potential of each state.