California/Nevada 1996
This page contains probabilistic seismic hazard maps for the California/Nevada. Twelve maps are presented: peak ground acceleration (pga), 5-Hz spectral acceleration, 3-Hz spectral acceleration, and 1-Hz spectral acceleration
(5% damping), each for 10%-, 5%-, and 2%-in-fifty-years probability of exceedance.
Printed color versions of CALIFORNIA / NEVADA (Open-File Report 97-130) 1996 Seismic Hazard Maps are now available. The maps are approximately 3' in size. See
USGS Products Ordering Information for information on ordering.
To view and print the postscript files from your browser, download, (free), the
GSview utility. To view and print the PDF files from your browser, download, (free), the
Adobe Acrobat Reader. PostScript and PDF versions of the maps are also available for downloading in the Anonymous FTP area (See GENERAL:
Anonymous FTP.)
| Map Description | Image Format |
|---|---|
| Peak Acceleration (%g) with 10% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| Peak Acceleration (%g) with 5% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| Peak Acceleration (%g) with 2% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 0.2 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 10% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 0.2 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 5% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 0.2 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 2% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 0.3 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 10% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 0.3 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 5% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 0.3 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 2% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 1.0 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 10% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 1.0 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 5% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
| 1.0 sec Spectral Acceleration (%g) with 2% Probability of Exceedance in 50 Years - NEHRP B-C Boundary | gif | GIF | PDF | PS |
Although these maps have been used by the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the maps and related material nor shall the fact of distribution constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in connection therewith.

