According to the US Geological Survey Hazard Map, Tuscaloosa has a low risk for a significant earthquake. However, Alabama is not immune from earthquakes. Earthquakes occasionally occur within the state, but they typically rate low on the intensity scale.

UA Earthquake-Map

 

FEMA information and recommendations of what to do in an earthquake before, during, and afterwards can be found online at ready.gov/earthquakes.

Other Resources

FEMA Earthquake Information

Red Cross Earthquake Checklist

US Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program