aftershock
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Early on Monday, nerves were frayed by an aftershock, although no further damage was reported.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 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
A powerful 6.9-magnitude aftershock jolted quake-hit southern Philippines late Friday, triggering a fresh tsunami alert just hours after an earlier warning was lifted, authorities said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
“Hang on,” Jonathan yelled but the aftershock was too strong.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
While he cried out for help and tried to pray to stay calm as the aftershocks continued, rescuers outside were trying to locate him.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 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
Rescuers' efforts have been hampered by aftershocks, which are in turn terrifying residents.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The twin earthquakes, plus a dizzying number of substantial aftershocks, were a generational catastrophe, killing more than 50,000 people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 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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