Which buildings fare the worst, close to the epicentre of large earthquakes?

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Unreinforced masonry buildings are the most vulnerable to collapse or severe damage during large earthquakes. This is because they lack reinforcing elements such as steel bars or concrete pillars that can absorb and distribute the seismic forces through the structure. Single storey stick-woodframe houses and low-rise woodframe apartments are relatively flexible and can sway with the earthquake waves, while high-rise buildings are designed with special measures to resist lateral loads and deforming forces.

Which Buildings Fare the Worst, Close to the Epicentre of Large