Earthquake
Reliably assess and manage seismic risk with Verisk earthquake models
Verisk earthquake models leverage local and regional expertise to represent the most advanced understanding of seismic hazard and building vulnerability. Our models help you better prepare for the financial consequences of catastrophic earthquakes.
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Get a comprehensive view of seismic hazard
Because relying on historical records alone is insufficient for estimating where future earthquakes will occur and how large they will be, Verisk models also use information from extensive GPS networks to provide insight into where and how seismic stress is accumulating.
Learn about the latest developments in earthquake hazard and loss modeling
Estimate potential damage and losses from tsunamis
In regions with significant tsunamigenic earthquake risk, the models simulate water propagation and inundation to provide the most accurate view of this important source of loss.
Learn more about managing tsunami risk in Japan after Tohoku
Account for the impact of aftershocks
Although typically smaller than a mainshock, aftershocks can increase losses by damaging structures already impacted by an earthquake.
Assess the impact of aftershocks on regional earthquake loss estimation
Capture regional differences in vulnerability
Verisk earthquake models are informed by region-specific construction practices and building codes, damage surveys, and engineering research to more accurately reflect the variability of the building stock.
Capture real-time event analytics
Obtaining reliable information as catastrophes unfold or immediately after they occur is essential for (re)insurers and investors. Our ALERT™ service provides information on current catastrophic events occurring globally in real time and—for events that meet the threshold—insured loss estimates.
Verisk currently offers earthquake models for:
Click a region to see a list of countries below.
North America
United States† (contiguous)
Alaska
Hawaii
Canada†
Mexico
† includes fire following, liquefaction, tsunami, and landslide
Caribbean
Bahamas
Barbados
Cayman Islands
Dominican Republic
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
St. Maarten
St. Martin
Trinidad and Tobago
U.S. Virgin Islands
Central America
Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
South America**
Chile***
Colombia***
Ecuador***
Peru***
Venezuela
** includes liquefaction
*** includes tsunami
Pan-European
Albania
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
Asia-Pacific
Australia**
Brunei
Mainland China
Hong Kong**
India**
Indonesia** ***
Japan* ** ***
Macau**
Malaysia
New Zealand†
Philippines** ***
Singapore**
Taiwan** ***
Thailand
Vietnam**
* includes fire following
** includes liquefaction
*** includes tsunami
† includes fire following, landslide, liquefaction, and tsunami
