Hayward Fault
strike-slip — 74 km
The Hayward Fault runs along the eastern side of San Francisco Bay through densely populated urban areas. Often called the most dangerous fault in America due to the sheer number of people and critical infrastructure directly on top of it.
Type
strike slip
Length
74 km
Countries
1
Cities at Risk
5
Risk Assessment
33% chance of M6.7+ before 2043
Last Major Earthquake
M6.8 — Hayward, California (1868-10-21)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program