Kansas vs North Carolina Earthquake Risk

Kansas and North Carolina share the same risk score of 2/10 (Low). Both states face similar levels of seismic hazard, though the specific fault systems and earthquake characteristics differ.

Kansas averages approximately 20 earthquakes per year, while North Carolina averages about 5 per year. Kansas experiences roughly 15 more earthquakes annually.

Kansas is associated with Induced seismicity (near OK border). North Carolina is associated with Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone. These fault systems determine the type and frequency of seismic activity each state experiences.

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

Kansas's most notable earthquake: 2014 Harper County (M4.9). North Carolina's most notable earthquake: 1916 Asheville area (M5.5). These historical events illustrate the seismic potential of each state.