Seismic Building Codes

FEMA’s guidance on seismic building codes, including resources for adopting and implementing earthquake-resistant design standards in construction.
2021 International Residential Code

Reference for the 2021 International Residential Code’s seismic provisions, with FEMA guidance for designing earthquake-resilient homes.
Landslides Hazards – Maps

Interactive USGS maps showing landslide-prone areas, recent landslide events, and susceptibility data for the United States.
Earthquake Hazards Program – Maps

Interactive maps and data from the U.S. Geological Survey showing earthquake hazards, historical seismicity, and ground-shaking probabilities across the United States.