aftershock
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Early on Monday, nerves were frayed by an aftershock, although no further damage was reported.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
A powerful 6.1 aftershock hit the area about two hours after the first quake, according to the USGS.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
It is not a mere aftershock from Callais, but a separate earthquake of the same or perhaps even greater magnitude.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
Now, he’s doing whatever he can to keep his fragile life’s work intact, knowing it is one errant aftershock away from shattering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
It was a single jolt this time, an aftershock.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Preliminary reports indicate hundreds of buildings have been severely damaged by the quake and the dozens of aftershocks that followed.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Strong aftershocks were felt in the same area, including one with a magnitude of 6.1.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
A tsunami warning was later lifted but people were warned not to return to damaged buildings for fear that aftershocks may bring them down.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The 7.0-magnitude earthquake and its fifty-two aftershocks killed an estimated 316,000 Haitians, injured 300,000, and instantly made more than a million people homeless.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing aftershock
Super Seismic: Words for Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Smile
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
South Asia - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
