Precautionary measures to be taken to reduce the effects of earthquakes are:
1. Avoid the human settlements in the earthquake prone zones.
2. Follow earthquake resistant designs for the construction of buildings.
3. Use building materials of high quality and avoid high rise buildings.
4. Restrict the over groundwater mining.
5. Restrict urban growth in the hilly areas with high seismic vulnerability.
6. Avoid the construction of large dams and reservoires.
7. Stop deforestation and heavy quarrying activities. Besides post disaster measures after earthquakes are also essential i.e relief, reeoveiy, rehabilitations.
