In earthquakes that cause the greatest damage, at what depth would slippage most likely occur?

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Fry

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13 December, 15:24

In earthquakes that cause the greatest damage, at what depth would slippage most likely occur?

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Jared Pacheco · Answer 1

Scientists have found that earthquakes that are shallow generally do more damage above ground than those deeper. Earthquakes as shallow as 2 to 4 miles do catastrophic damage and are more sever then those of 50 miles.