aftershock
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Monday's aftershock again shook La Guaira and the capital Caracas and was measured at magnitude 4.6.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Jose Mago, a 35-year-old lawyer, said a powerful aftershock Thursday sent him and his family into the street—they had slept on the sidewalk the night before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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
It feels like two comets have just collided headfirst into each other, and the aftershock of two hundred earthquakes rolls through my chest.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Many local residents were seen rushing out of their homes into the streets, fearing strong aftershocks.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Many stayed outside overnight as dozens of aftershocks threatened to bring down compromised buildings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Search and rescue teams are working to free anyone trapped in buildings damaged by the quake and the dozens of aftershocks which followed.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Strong aftershocks were felt in the same area, including one with a magnitude of 6.1.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
And if they somehow made it to shore, he would need the leash there—to keep Moose from running after a wild animal or bolting in fear if there were more aftershocks.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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