THE SOURCE: WHAT MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE CAN THE SUBWAY WITHSTAND?

Following last week's two 4.5 magnitude earthquakes, Metro's engineering and operations staff and consultants answer the question: "What magnitude are the tunnels or stations designed to withstand?" It's noted that subways generally survive earthquakes with minimal or no damage, far less than buildings or roads.

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