Earthquakes are normal geological process due to magma trapped inside and tectonic movement of earthen plates or volcanic eruptions. It has noting to do with population. However shocks and after effect may be devastating on population nearby epicenter of the tremor. The best way to minimize the damage to life and property is to train citizens to react and evacuate properly in the event of tremor and building structural safety should be followed with proper city planning;. Like in Japan which is one of the most tremor prone area of the world, where damage to life and property is minimum comparatively.There is no absolute science to predict tremors but it has been found that some animals have premonitions for tremors like frogs came out of hibernation before tremors in south china last month.
