aftershock

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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

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

The aftershock is probably more memorable than the piece.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

“Hang on,” Jonathan yelled but the aftershock was too strong.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret