As a field expert in disaster preparedness and safety, I can provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the safest place to be during an earthquake. Contrary to popular belief, the "triangle of life" is not a scientifically supported method for surviving an earthquake. Instead, the Drop, Cover, and Hold On technique is widely recommended by experts. Here's what you should do: 1. Drop to your hands and knees to prevent being knocked down. 2. Cover by getting under a sturdy piece of furniture like a table or desk, which will provide some protection from falling debris. 3. Hold On by gripping the furniture until the shaking stops. Using a doorway as a shelter is outdated advice and is not considered safer than other parts of a modern house. In fact, doorways do not offer any more structural integrity than any other part of the house, and you are better off under a table. read more >>

From this came our belief that a doorway is the safest place to be during an earthquake. True- if you live in an old, unreinforced adobe house. In modern houses, doorways are no stronger than any other part of the house. You are safer under a table.read more >>