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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"

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Does a small earthquake mean a bigger one is coming?

Not necessarily. A small earthquake does not always indicate that a larger earthquake is imminent. Earthquakes are unpredictable, and it is not possible to accurately forecast when or where a larger earthquake will occur based on smaller ones.


What does the small waves on a seismogram mean after an earthuake?

The small waves on a seismogram after an earthquake typically represent aftershocks or smaller tremors following the main earthquake event. These waves can vary in size and frequency but are usually less intense than the initial earthquake.


What are the small earthquakes that occur before the main earthquake?

Well, from what I understand, there's the main Earth Quake, and then an After Shock, which is a smaller Earth quake usually followed up from the main one. I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but I hope it helps!


What does casualities in earthquake mean?

Casualties in earthquakes refer to the number of people who are either injured, killed, or missing as a result of the earthquake. The term includes a count of all individuals affected physically by the seismic event.


What are the back and forth movement caused by earthquake?

The back and forth movement caused by an earthquake is known as seismic waves. These waves travel through the Earth's crust, creating the shaking effect that we feel during an earthquake. The type of seismic waves produced can vary depending on factors such as the type of fault movement that generated the earthquake.

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