Can building be made to withstand a 9.0 earthquake?

Question

I heard skyscrapers can, what about houses?

Answer 1

it would have to be built on the same premise skyscrapers are built on.... a sliding shockwave absorption foundation....

not a ride i want to be on.......shuddering at the thought  5.9 is the worst i have been through...

Answer 2

you'd need concrete for that.

Answer 3

Yes why not. That depends upon the frequency of earth quakes. Normally the earthquakes will come in the frequency range of 0.5 to 15 Hz. The taller the building means lower the natural frequency. Shorter the building means higher the natural frequency. If the frequency of earthquakes matches with that of the natural frequency of the building the damages will be more because of the resonance effect.