How much can land rise during and earthquake?

During an earthquake, land can rise or fall significantly, depending on the geological conditions and the magnitude of the quake. In some cases, land can rise by several feet, particularly in areas experiencing thrust faulting, where tectonic plates push against each other. For example, the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake in Japan caused land to rise by as much as 8 feet in certain regions. However, the exact amount of uplift varies widely based on the specific characteristics of each earthquake.