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aftershock

[af-ter-shok, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌʃɒk, ˈɑf- /




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"Others tried to get their cars out of the building basements, fearing an aftershock might make things worse."

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 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

Last year’s 12-day war was followed by an inevitable aftershock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

“As I was crossing the bridge close to the hospital,” she later remembered, “an aftershock hit and the bridge swayed wildly. If the bridge collapsed, I knew I’d die...so I turned back.”

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

According to the team, earthquakes on the two separate fault systems provide the best explanation for how the doublets formed, rather than aftershocks or other processes.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

The last time the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose above 5%, the U.S. economy was dealing with pandemic aftershocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

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

Jonathan lay still, waiting to see if the aftershocks would continue.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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