What effect an earthquake of above level 6 on the Richter scale can cause?

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Earthquakes above level 6 on the Richter scale are considered to be disaster level and cause severe damage. Above level 6, buildings are displaced from foundations, few structures are left standing, and cracks appear in the earth.

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