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by nradov 1232 days ago
It is possible to build for a 7.8, at least so that the structure doesn't collapse (severe interior damage is inevitable). But many older high-rises in San Francisco were built to weaker standards or on soil subject to liquefaction and would be at serious risk.

https://sf.curbed.com/2018/6/18/17465696/highrises-san-franc...