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Simply because most quakes result in minor damage and no casualties. The stronger ones have the ability to demolish buildings, potentially burying many people under the rubble.

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The term "killer quake" is used to describe earthquakes that cause significant loss of life and destruction due to their intensity, magnitude, or location. These quakes result in numerous casualties and widespread devastation, earning them the label of "killer quakes" in media and literature.

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