Planning to buy a home or relocate?
Before making a decision, download the Home Buyer’s Earthquake Risk Guide and learn the four official checks that can reveal hidden earthquake hazards.
A location does not need to sit directly on an active fault to face earthquake hazards. Use this practical checklist to investigate a property before buying, renting or relocating.
✓ Check active fault proximity
✓ Review shaking, liquefaction, tsunami and landslide hazards
✓ Examine building safety and community preparedness
✓ Find the official government maps and documents to consult
Small disclaimer: This checklist is an educational screening tool—not an official hazard assessment or guarantee of safety.
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