aftershock
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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
The BGS confirmed the quake was an aftershock of a 3.3 magnitude earthquake which hit the area at the start of December.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
“Hang on,” Jonathan yelled but the aftershock was too strong.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
A series of aftershocks, with magnitudes between 4.7 and 6, have been recorded.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Nine wickets for 99 runs might be the most consequential batting collapse in English cricketing history, with aftershocks still being felt seven months later.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Two powerful earthquakes marked the start of a terrifying night of aftershocks, testing the country’s U.S.-backed government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Scientists believe that the magnitude 6.1 Joshua Tree temblor of April 22, 1992, resulted in aftershocks that kept migrating north.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
What’s more, hundreds of aftershocks continued to rattle Fukushima, threatening to shake broken pieces loose from buildings at any time.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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