Indiana vs Massachusetts Earthquake Risk

Massachusetts has a higher earthquake risk with a score of 3/10 (Low-Moderate) compared to Indiana at 2/10 (Low). This means Massachusetts faces more frequent and potentially more destructive seismic events.

Indiana averages approximately 5 earthquakes per year, while Massachusetts averages about 5 per year. Massachusetts experiences roughly 0 more earthquakes annually.

Indiana is associated with Wabash Valley Seismic Zone. Massachusetts is associated with Cape Ann seismic zone. These fault systems determine the type and frequency of seismic activity each state experiences.

In Indiana, approximately 5% of the population lives in areas at risk from earthquakes, compared to 10% in Massachusetts. Massachusetts has a larger percentage of residents exposed to seismic hazard.

Indiana's most notable earthquake: 2008 Mt. Carmel (M5.2, nearby). Massachusetts's most notable earthquake: 1755 Cape Ann (M6.0). These historical events illustrate the seismic potential of each state.