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I have seen structures many decades old stand just fine after hundreds of earthquakes here in Japan. I really don't think earthquake standards are an issue - mo

• Feniks 9y ago
  Depends on the building. The average home is built to different standards than a castle or temple. Before bricks were introduced and straw was outlawed European cities didn't last long either. And in modern times European construction isn't very good either. Very few social housing built in 50s, 60s and 70s still stand. Two hundred year old houses are pretty rare outside tourist areas.