building collapse earthquake
How do people die from Earthquakes?

I know the obvious death from earthquakes is buildings collapsing, but say your not under a building, what other ways can a earthquake kill you?

More people die in earthquakes , by getting buried under debris of collapsed buildings.
If you are on the open ground you are much safe.
If you are in traffic, depends on chaos in people or damages to road, bridges, power lines may kill.

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