What determines the impact of an earthquake? | UNDRR
🌍 Earthquakes don’t all hit the same — some barely rattle a window, while others devastate entire communities. Why is that?
In this video, we break down the five key factors that determine the impact of an earthquake:
1️⃣ Magnitude — how much energy is released
2️⃣ Depth — how close to the surface the quake occurs
3️⃣ Geology — the type of soil and rock beneath us
4️⃣ Population density — the number of people and buildings in harm’s way
5️⃣ Construction quality — resilient buildings can save lives
Using examples like the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquake, we explain how these factors interact and why earthquake preparedness and resilient construction are crucial to saving lives.
💡 Learn how science and planning can help communities better withstand seismic events: https://www.preventionweb.net/news/ho...