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They can last years LOL.
I think some earthquake that happened over 200 years ago is still triggering aftershocks, I don't know if that's bulls*** or what/
But.. some last years. ENJOY :L
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe frequency of aftershocks depends on the size of the main earthquake. For smaller quakes, aftershock size and frequency go away quicker. For larger quakes, aftershocks tend to be larger and happen more frequently. Aftershocks can be felt for days, weeks, months, or even years after a large quake. An aftershock is a quake that takes place in the same spot as the main quake. Just because an aftershock can be felt even months later, does not mean it's a new quake.
For example, Easter 2010 there was a large earthquake near San Diego, California. On June 14, 2010, an aftershock with a magnitude 5.1 was felt. I would research this case more if you are interested in this subject.
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∙ 14y agoAbout 6 seconds
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∙ 13y agoThey can last for years.
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What is it called when earthquake that occurs after a large earthquake centered in the same area?
I think you may be referring to aftershocks. Aftershocks are smaller tremors that can occur at any time for months after an earthquake as the pressure within Earth's crust is gradually released.
What is called the shaking of the ground that proceeds an earthquake?
aftershock
When does an aftershock happen?
In any series of earthquakes in the same area, the one with the largest magnitude is called the mainshock. Anything before this is called a foreshock and anything after is called an aftershock.
What earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake shock?
Aftershock
Do earthquakes often happen to Haiti?
They have happened twice in the past weeks One of them was on January 12th, 2010, and the other was an aftershock a couple days after. it was so strong, that they decided to call it an aftershock.
When was Long Beach Aftershock created?
Long Beach Aftershock was created in 2002.
What was the size of the aftershock zone in Alaska?
the size of the aftershock in Alaska is about 6.3 magnitude long
What is a word that starts with the prefix after?
Aftershock Aftershock
What part of speech is the word aftershock?
Aftershock is a noun.
What is an earthquake's aftershock called?
It is basically called an aftershock, or a tremor.
When did Aftershock - band - end?
Aftershock - band - ended in 2004.
When was Aftershock - band - created?
Aftershock - band - was created in 1992.
When did WWE Aftershock happen?
WWE Aftershock happened in 2005.
What is a sentence for 'aftershock'?
They are bracing for the aftershock.The aftershock provided the nudge the building needed to completely collapse.
When was Los Angeles Aftershock created?
Los Angeles Aftershock was created in 2003.
When was Letters - Aftershock album - created?
Letters - Aftershock album - was created in 1997.
When was WWE Aftershock created?
WWE Aftershock was created on 2005-07-11.
