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In earthquakes that cause the greatest damage , at what depth would slippage most likely occur?
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Scientists have found that earthquakes that are shallow generally do more damage above ground than those deeper. Earthquakes as shallow as 2 to 4 miles do catastrophic damage and are more sever then those of 50 miles.
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