People living in seismic zones should take the following measures for protection against earthquakes:

● The buildings in these zones should be designed so that they can withstand tremors. Modern building technology can make it possible.

● Mud and timber should be used as construction material instead of heavy construction material. The roofs should be kept as light as possible.

● The cupboards and shelves should be fixed to the walls so that they should not fall easily.

● Clocks, photo frames and water heaters etc. should be hanged carefully at proper places to avoid damage by them.

● Sometimes the buildings may catch fire during earthquakes. All the buildings, especially the tall buildings should have the firefighting equipment in working order.