[momtothree]

I don’t know the answer but I think it is a fascinating question. I had actually wondered if one story homes (like Ranch styles) don’t do better than two story homes (like Colonials)?

[cpdiii]

Log homes will do very well in an earthquake provided the logs are securely fastened to each other.
Masonry (Brick and Stone) do not fare well unless there is a superstructure of properly designed steel beams.
A wood structure with a brick veneer will do well but expect to have cracks in the brick veneer.

If it is brittle it breaks. If it bends it remains intact.