35. Influence of Local Conditions Maximum ground motion also depends on local soil/rock properties Maximum ground displacement in Northridge earthquake (1994) 10 km
46. Example :: Mumbai Research indicates following scenario for an earthquake disaster in Mumbai (2001) Estimated number of fatalities and injuries due to building collapse Time MSK VI MSK VII MSK VIII Midnight 11,200 42,600 100,100 6 A.M. 9,000 34,000 80,000 12 Noon 6,700 25,500 60,100 Time MSK VI MSK VII MSK VIII Midnight 31,400 118,400 277,600 6 A.M. 25,000 94,600 222,100 12 Noon 18,800 71,000 166,500