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Think Youre Safe From an Earthquake? Distance May Not Protect You

Earthquakes can shake areas much farther than expected, defying the simple rule that distance equals less shaking. Old, cold rock in the eastern US transmits seismic energy better than warmer, fractured rock. Additionally, fault rupture direction and soft ground can amplify tremors, impacting how earthquakes are felt and influencing preparedness.

24 Feb 2026 3:15 pm