aftershock
af
ˈæf
āf
ter
tər
tēr
shock
ʃɑ:k
shaak
/ˈɑːf.tə.ʃɒk/

Definition & Meaning of "aftershock"in English

Aftershock
01

a smaller earthquake or tremor that follows the main shock of a seismic event

Examples
Following the major earthquake, a series of aftershocks rattled the region, causing further concern among residents.
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