Question

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An earthquake with a moment magnitude of 5.0 occurs at point A. At the same time an earthquake with a moment magnitude of 5.9 occurs at point B. The damage is much more extensive at point A. How is that possible?

Answer 1

Assuming you mean damage to human-built structures, you need to consider factors such as soil thickness, soil composition, soil sub layers, depth, type of displacement, range from the epicenter, and various architectural and engineering characteristics of the structures. 

Answer 2

It is possible for the damage to be more extensive at point A where the moment magnitude was 5.0 than at point be when the moment magnitude is 5.9 because of Attenuation of the seismic waves by the subsurface soil and rock.