We would have similar shock transmissions distances. We simply haven’t experienced a 7.2 recently...
Even blocks away, there was very little serious damage in some cases. Across the valley some 30 miles away, there was almost no damage.
Down in Mexico quakes take place and there is some rather heavy damage at times up to 100-200 miles away.
This may be a misperception LINK) on my part, but I believe I've seen it a number of times.