Earthquakes big and small happen every day, but where are they most common? If you live in California, you might think the Golden State is the gold medal winner for most earthquakes in the United States. While California does get more than its fair share of shakers, Alaska has the dubious distinction of being the state where most earthquakes occur in the U.S. Important distinctions between the two leading, earthquake-prone states are their land mass size and population. With 39 million people living in 163,000 square miles, California residents have a much greater chance of personally experiencing an earthquake compared to Alaska with its population of 663,000 residing in 732,000 square miles. Any way you slice it, if you live in one of these two states, you stand a good chance of feeling the ground shake.
June 23, 2022