quake

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The first was a magnitude 3.8 quake, which was followed a minute later by a magnitude 3.5 temblor, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

This combination of chemical and biological changes indicates that the quake swarm temporarily boosted the resources available to deep microbial life.

From Science Daily

Before the 2011 quake and tsunami, which killed around 18,000 people, nuclear power generated about a third of Japan's electricity, with fossil fuels contributing most of the rest.

From Barron's

This shallowness means that such quakes can cause more noticeable and potentially damaging ground movement.

From Science Daily

Hundreds still living in tent cities after a 6.9-magnitude quake rocked the island in late September were also "forcibly evacuated for their own safety", Ramos said.

From Barron's