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U.S. earthquake hazard map

While earthquakes have occurred in nearly all of the 50 States and Territories, there are areas of heightened earthquake activity. Some areas of the U.S. experience moderate to severe earthquakes every 30 to 50 years, while other areas may experience these size earthquakes every 200 to 400 years.

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