In earthquake prone zones, industries usually spend a lot in creating their structures. Their buildings stand on a horde of steel piers and beams on all four sides. If you want to make your house earthquake proof, make it side-light; i.e., with thin walls.

Use layers of clay under concrete construction. All your appendages like water pipes, chimneys should be connected straight to your foundation. If your house is multi-floor, place all your hard objects in the ground floor. The technique replicates a double-decker bus.

You should also go for lightwood furniture, placed near inner walls. Do your earthing well as during earthquakes, wiring takes a beating and chances of short-circuits abound. Give additional scrutiny on your sewage. You may invest in Asian bamboos for floors that provide natural resistance during earthquakes. Strengthen steel girders with solid plinths. Also try to space your house with equal weights in all directions for equilibrium.