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Mention factors which determine the extent of damage due to an earthquake?

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Factors that affect the impact of earthquake
$∙$ Location
$∙$ Magnitude
$∙$ Depth
$∙$ Distance from epicenter
$∙$ Local geological conditions
$∙$ Secondary effects
$∙$ Architecture

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