How can people stay safe during earthquakes?

A person can stay safe during an earthquake by either moving outside, where there are more buildings to fall or collapse onto them, which is what causes most earthquake deaths, or by staying indoors, where there are less buildings. An earthquake is essentially just the ground shaking and uprooting objects on the ground or the foundations of those objects.

When constructed properly, a bunker, also known as a "reinforced" shelter, can stop debris from falling on people and, in the event that they are buried, help them survive for a few days until they are rescued.

In essence, what kills or injures you is the environment, usually from debris falling on you, such as snow from a mountainside, a building, a tree, or materials from a cliff face.

I hope this is useful. -C. Palmer

Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking. Stay away from windows. If indoors, stay inside. If outside, move to an open area. If driving, pull over to a safe location. Have an emergency kit. Secure heavy furniture and objects. Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes.