Like a homeowners policy, earthquake insurance will cover damage to the structure of your home, such as cracks in the ceiling, walls, and foundation.
It cover certain contents of your home, like electronics and furniture. However, the coverage is typically much lower than other types of insurance as most policies will only cover a relatively low set dollar amount, and usually excludes things like china and chandeliers.
If you can’t live in your home because an earthquake damaged it, your policy will help you to maintain your quality of life somewhere else by paying for hotels, food and other expenses.
Earthquake insurance also typically covers the cost of upgrades to your home to comply with new building codes, changes to your land to make your home more stable and other repairs to protect your home from residual tremors.