One thing that has to be pointed out is that large buildings, particularly the high-rises, are not going to tip over like you see in the movies where Godzilla knocks over a bunch of cardboard skyscrapers. The foundation designs just doesn't allow that to happen.

Generally high rises are more resistant to earthquakes than smaller buildings. This has less to do with size than the fact that large buildings are highly engineered. Smaller buildings get less focused attention.