Probably both. Concrete and other very rigid structures are more likely to break. Wood buildings sway and are known to survive earthquakes. Source: we had a big one in AK a few years back and a friend was our town building inspector. He said my home was likely safer than a newer concrete construction because it was wood.
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Probably both. Concrete and other very rigid structures are more likely to break. Wood buildings sway and are known to survive earthquakes. Source: we had a big one in AK a few years back and a friend was our town building inspector. He said my home was likely safer than a newer concrete construction because it was wood.