Think, if there were is an earthquake where you live, would your house be a danger? What kind of damage could take place?
Yes, if there is an earthquake, where I live, my house would be in danger. The following damage could happen:
(i) The various household equipment such as TV, radio, utensils, eatables etc. Could get destroyed.
(ii) If there would be a very severe earthquake, even the people would get crushed under the fallen houses and die.