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AudibleNod t1_itrhff4 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Reply to comment by theConsultantCount in Preliminary 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near San Jose by BusbyBusby

Aftershocks.

You have a primary earthquake. Which is often the biggest. Then follow on aftershocks. If the primary loosens foundation or support structures, aftershocks can completely destroy a building. Less so, in earthquake prone areas with really good building codes.