with a high magnitude
2007-10-30 19:21:51 · 6 answers · asked by CrazyOne 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Depends on where the epicenter is located. If it close to where you are, it is stronger there. It also depends on how the buildings were constructed. If they are older buildings, they are not earthquake proof. And where the buildings are located. It also depends on what magnitude it was. How long it lasted. Etc.
2007-10-30 19:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The damage cause by an earthquake involves a lot more factors than just the simple magnitude of the earthquake (i.e. Richter Scale).
Other factors include:
Depth of the earthquake (shallow or deep?)
Duration of the earthquake
Soil or substructure composition
Building codes of structures
Surrounding factors like sliding hillsides or tsunamis
2007-10-30 19:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Robin Runesinger 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must be in the bay and felt the 5.6 Anyway, if earth quake is closer to the surface it could do a lot more damage, how close to the center you are, that's just some reasons.....
2007-10-30 19:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure the length of the quake matters.
The longer, the worse the damage.
2007-10-30 19:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by Theresa M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on where it occurs - what kind of material is being moved. softer materials (like delta deposits) will cause a lot more shaking than harder (like bed rock) materials will. the quality of construction in the area also makes a big difference - thats why earthquakes in 3rd world countries are ALWAYS more devastating than in the U.S.
2007-10-31 07:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potentially the same rule as it is in real estate...LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.
2007-10-30 19:30:46 · answer #6 · answered by jesus_and_the_decibels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋