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What is a small earthquake before a larger one called?

It is called a tremor.


What do you call a small earthquake that follows a more powerful earthquake in the same area?

It is called an aftershock.


Small tremors following an earthquake are called?

They are known as aftershocks.


What are smaller earthquakes called that immediately follow a major earthquake?

earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake are called "aftershocks" as to small earthquakes before large earthquakes are called "foreshocks".


Is an earthquake is also called a trembler?

Yes, an earthquake is also commonly referred to as a trembler. Both terms are used interchangeably to describe the shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.


Does a small earthquake mean that a larer earthquake is coming?

Most small earthquakes are just background seismicity. There is no way to tell whether a small event will be followed by a larger one. But if there is a larger earthquake afterwards, the first earthquake is called a "foreshock"


aftershock?

a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake


After shock?

A small earthquake that follows the main earthquake.


Compare and contrast aftershocks and foreshocks?

An aftershock is a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake, while a foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes, leads to, a major earthquake.


What was the epicenter of Kobe earthquake?

A small island called awaji. about 20 km south west of Kobe


What is an origin of an earthquake called?

The origin of an earthquake is called the epicenter.


Does a small earthquake mean that a larger earthquake is coming?

Not always