Kansas vs South Carolina Earthquake Risk

South Carolina has a higher earthquake risk with a score of 5/10 (Moderate) compared to Kansas at 2/10 (Low). This means South Carolina faces more frequent and potentially more destructive seismic events.

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

Kansas is associated with Induced seismicity (near OK border). South Carolina is associated with Middleton Place-Summerville 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 20% in South Carolina. South Carolina has a larger percentage of residents exposed to seismic hazard.

Kansas's most notable earthquake: 2014 Harper County (M4.9). South Carolina's most notable earthquake: 1886 Charleston (M7.3). These historical events illustrate the seismic potential of each state.